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Explore cultural heritage through the lens of art history, architecture, languages, and diverse cultures. Immerse yourself in a year overseas to gain fresh world perspectives. At York, you can opt for: a dual-language degree (with beginner options available) or a combined language and subject program. Develop a unique outlook on human creative expression by pairing art history with German studies, acquiring skills valued by employers worldwide. You'll examine a vast array of artistic works and structures spanning different eras and societies - from Northern Renaissance masterpieces to modern digital art. Studying German alongside art history enhances your appreciation of international collections, especially those in German-speaking regions.Our language teaching method stands apart. Immediate immersion in your target language, guided by native-speaking experts, accelerates your fluency. Beginner students catch up to advanced levels by their second year, achieving remarkable progress.Join our dynamic community of language and art history scholars, participating in frequent academic and cultural events. Our internationally connected departments offer exceptional exchange opportunities during your overseas year.Career ProspectsThis interdisciplinary program develops transferable skills in communication, critical analysis, and project coordination. Employers value graduates for their leadership potential and research capabilities.Your degree's unique blend of analytical, cross-cultural, and linguistic training makes you highly employable. You'll master all stages of linguistic research projects, from formulating questions to presenting results, preparing you for diverse professional paths.
A levels: AAB and You do not need an A level in History of Art or a language; Access to Higher Education Diploma: Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher; BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD; International Baccalaureate: 35 points; Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers: Scottish Highers - AABBB and Advanced Highers - not required for entry. IELTS (Academic): 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component and TOEFL: 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component.