BA Art History and French in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester

Art History stands out for its interdisciplinary nature, allowing students to examine diverse subjects, artifacts, and texts across various cultures and historical eras. The program leverages expertise in Renaissance Studies, Romanticism, modern and contemporary art, along with the connections between art and science. Instruction occurs in multiple formats, with many courses offering unparalleled access to The John Rylands Library and The Whitworth, home to renowned works by masters like Bacon, Blake, Gauguin, Munch, Picasso, Rembrandt, Turner, and Van Gogh. Backed by innovative research, the department ranks among the UK's top Art History programs due to its academic excellence.

For the Modern Languages component, students engage with mandatory French courses (credit requirements vary based on prior language proficiency and whether European or non-European languages are studied) alongside exploring regional culture and history. This curriculum emphasizes the contextual analysis of cultural practices—spanning literature, visual arts, and music—through themes such as environmental issues, popular culture, gender, migration, transnationalism, and religion. A key focus is the interplay between language proficiency and intercultural understanding, where linguistic abilities deepen cultural insights and vice versa.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of Art History by applying the cultural knowledge of the French language.
• Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills through an interdisciplinary course.
• Ranked 6th in the UK for History of Art (Complete University Guide 2026).
• Ranked 6th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World Ranking by Subject 2025).