Art History and Visual Culture courses in Clearing 2026.
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Ranked 12th in the UK for History of Art, Architecture and Design*, we are a Russell Group institution recognised globally for excellent graduate outcomes. On our degree programme, you’ll develop critical and analytical skills and techniques to interpret works of art, as well as images, objects and practices, from historical through to contemporary. You can study Art History and Visual Culture with other subjects as a Combined Honours course, and further enhance your degree with a year's study abroad or employment experience.
We accept a range of qualifications and welcome students from all walks of life. There's still time to apply for 2026 entry; get prepared and sign up now for exclusive Clearing guidance and information about Exeter's career-focused courses.
*Footnote: 12th in the Complete University Guide 2027
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If you’re an existing Exeter offer-holder, you should check your status in UCAS Hub.
Decisions will be sent to UCAS as we start to receive results throughout June and July. For applicants taking A-Levels, please check your UCAS Hub from 08:00 on Thursday 13 August 2026.
If you already have an offer from us but want to change course, please do not apply through Clearing. Instead please contact our Admissions team at: ug-ad@exeter.ac.uk (putting 'Request to change course' in the email subject).
What our students say
"I was looking for a Russell Group university that combined art history and drama because I was really interested in studying both subjects. I really liked the combined course at Exeter.
The Art History & Visual Culture department has been really good – AHVC isn't a huge course, so that affords a lot of benefits for me because it means small class sizes and you get more one to one time with lecturers - they’re more available."
Mia, from the UK, studying BA Art History & Visual Culture with Drama