📖Introduction

The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, England. Founded in 1965, it has quickly established itself as one of the UK's leading universities, consistently ranking in the top ten in national league tables. Warwick has a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in the fields of business, economics, engineering, and the humanities. The university is known for its international outlook and has a diverse student body, with students from over 150 countries. With a strong commitment to research and innovation, the University of Warwick is a dynamic and exciting institution that offers a world-class education to its students.

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📖Program Curriculum

Year One
Introduction to Art History Classicism and the Arts of Christianity
You will have the opportunity to carry out a historical survey of Western Art concentrating on Late Antique Medieval and Renaissance art You will learn skills and techniques that will allow you to describe accurately what you see in terms of how an object is made as well as its form and iconography These core skills will form your foundation for later modules

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Introduction to Art History The Natural World and the Arts of Modernity
You will study a thematic approach to the history of Global Art stimulating comparisons across time and space and exploring a wide spectrum of images and ideas including those related to architecture and the applied arts You will acquire introductory analytical and communication skills required for a good understanding of the field including areas which will be useful for the study of later modules

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Study Skills for Art-Historians (non-credit bearing)

This is included in the two Survey modules and equips you with skills in understanding Christian iconography and the depiction of mythology as well as in academic writing

History of Art and Interpretation
In this module you will enhance your awareness of the relationship between art and its historical and physical contexts and of approaches to the work of art which can help you understand them You will consider works of art in context at Waddesdon Manor and at other collections You will learn the techniques and practices of interpretation which will be useful for later modules

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Year Two
Practices of Art History
You will examine a range of theoretical approaches from the discipline’s beginning in the early 19th century to contemporary debates By exploring questions of theory and method you will develop the skills of critical reading and the evaluation of evidence You will be encouraged to reflect on your own theoretical allegiances and to consider how these will shape your dissertation

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Year Three
Exhibiting the Contemporary (taught in Venice)
You will consider the importance of exhibitions for the interpretation of contemporary art and architecture Based in Venice you will study current exhibitions both within and outside the frame of the Biennale in conjunction with texts on contemporary exhibition-making curating and museum and exhibition history

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Modern Architecture and the Historic City (taught in Venice)
We explore the relationship between modern architecture and the historic city examining how architects and planners have engaged with the legacy of Venice since the 19th century

Topics studied have included Ruskin’s Venice and the Emergence of Conservation in the 19th century; International Modernism’s Response to Venice in the 20th century; Post-modernism and New Technologies of Contemporary Architectural Practice; Saving Venice to Date; Sustainability and the Historic City

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Venice Rise and Myth (taught in Venice)
You will examine the art and architecture of Venice in the light of its unique physical political and cultural location You will study key examples of architecture painting and sculpture in the light of their commissioning manufacture consumption and subsequent critical fortune

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Dissertation

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Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from to Example optional modules may include

Year One

Architecture
Prints
Sacred Art
Sculpture
Fakes and Forgeries
Painting Techniques
Landscape
Year Two

Art since the 60s
African Art Histories
A Fine Tomorrow British Art and Culture in the 1950s
Practical Art
Art of the Baroque
The Renaissance North and South
Art and Disruption 1900 to Present Day
The Spaces of 17th-century Dutch Painting
Architectural Utopias
Year Three

Deconstructing Medieval and Early Modern Buildings
Colour and its Meaning
The Thirties Art and Society in inter-war Britain
Reality after Film
Visual Art and Poetry
Latin-American Modernism 20th-century Objects 21st-century Exhibitions
East Meets West Visual Arts in Colonial and Post-Colonial India
Leonardo Art and Science

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🏫About University of Warwick, England

  • The University of Warwick is a world-renowned public research university located in Coventry, England. Established in 1965, it has rapidly established itself as one of the leading universities in the UK and the world, consistently ranking in the top ten in national and international league tables.
  • Academic excellence is at the heart of the University of Warwick, with a reputation for excellence in fields such as business, economics, engineering, and the humanities. The university has four faculties: Arts, Science, Social Sciences, and Medicine, with over 30 academic departments and more than 300 degree courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
  • The Warwick Business School is one of the most respected business schools in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs, including the highly regarded Warwick MBA.
  • The university's commitment to research is evident in its world-class research facilities and centres, which focus on areas such as energy, healthcare, and digital technologies. Warwick is also home to a number of research institutes and centres, including the Warwick Manufacturing Group, the Warwick Medical School, and the Warwick Centre for Applied Linguistics.
  • The University of Warwick is also renowned for its international outlook, with a diverse student body representing over 150 nationalities. It has strong partnerships with universities around the world, with opportunities for students to study abroad and for international students to study at Warwick.
  • The university has a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, with numerous initiatives and programs aimed at supporting student startups and promoting innovation. The Warwick Enterprise Hub provides students with access to resources and support to develop their business ideas, while the Warwick Innovation Centre offers incubation and office space for startups and small businesses.
  • The University of Warwick has a beautiful campus that spans over 700 acres and features state-of-the-art facilities, including a modern sports centre, a world-class arts centre, and numerous research facilities. The campus is located in Coventry, a historic city in the heart of England with excellent transport links to London and other major cities.
  • In conclusion, the University of Warwick is a world-class institution that is known for its academic excellence, commitment to research and innovation, international outlook, and beautiful campus. With a diverse and dynamic student body, the university offers a rich and rewarding academic experience that prepares students for success in their chosen fields.
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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

29,830 GBP per year

89,490 GBP in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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