Why Study History of Art and Film at Leicester?

Whilst the degree allows you to graduate with an intensive knowledge of the history of art and film, opportunities are also provided for practical art and film making. The opportunity to study a supplementary subject allows you to examine a subject outside of History of Art and Film, broadening your knowledge.

See our available degrees:

• BA History of Art
• BA Film Studies and Visual Arts
• BA History of Art and English
• BA Film Studies and English

Resources

The University Library has a large collection of films on DVD, and the Goddard Room, our department’s resource room, can be used for individual viewing. There is a University Film Theatre used for lectures and screenings. Other facilities include the Arts Faculty Multimedia Centre and our department’s own Slide Room.

Why Study in Leicester?

Leicester's cultural quarter is home to a well respected independent cinema, The Phoenix, showcasing a wide variety of films and digital exhibitions.

Also within Leicester’s cultural quarter is the new state of the art Curve Theatre, whilst next to the University is the music and performance venue, De Montfort Hall.

The New Walk Museum and Art Gallery holds one of the best collections of German Twentieth century art outside of Germany.