Undergraduate history of art courses

Have you ever wanted to study a particular period of the History of Art more in-depth?

Our flexible part-time courses in the history of art allow you to acquire in-depth knowledge of particular artistic movements, artists, and themes. Our programmes reflect Oxford’s exceptional richness in works of art, with museum and gallery spaces such as the Ashmolean and Modern Art Oxford right on hand. 

Part-time Undergraduate courses

If you are looking to learn for personal interest or to progress in your career, we have a course for you. Browse our part-time undergraduate courses below.

Undergraduate Certificate in the History of Art

Undergraduate Certificate in the History of Art

The part-time Certificate in the History of Art teaches students about the production and provenance of works of art in museums, as well as key skills such as how to view and describe works of art.

Undergraduate Diploma in the History of Art (2027 entry)

Undergraduate Diploma in the History of Art (2027 entry)

A two-year part-time course in which you study two modules from a choice of four, each of which allows you to immerse yourself in a specific period of art history. Taught at second-year undergraduate level.

Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education

Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education

Study your passion and discover new ideas with Oxford’s flexible, part-time Certificate of Higher Education – designed for learners who want to learn widely, deeply, and on their own terms.