Course Overview
This flexible one year A level History of Art allows you to discover how art reflects, questions, and shapes the world.
Our Fast Track A level History of Art is a rich and inspiring subject, studied completely online it explores visual culture across time, place and perspective – focusing on how art reflects society, power, religion and identity.
Over the course of the one year A level programme, you’ll study key artists, movements, and masterpieces – from classical sculpture and Renaissance painting to modern and contemporary works.
Our Fast Track Art History course will develop the skills you need to analyse and interpret visual meaning and context, and is ideal if you’re aiming for a university course or a career in areas such as curation, conservation, writing, politics, law, business, design, teaching, tourism, journalism, research and more.
Designed with flexibility in mind, Structured Fast Track A level History of Art will build deep cultural awareness alongside critical thinking, visual analysis, and research skills. This accelerated A level History of Art course includes; live seminars, structured schedules, and the personal support of expert tutors, letting you achieve your goals, your way.
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100% pass rate in 2026
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Interactive course
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1:1 tutor support
One Year A level History of Art at a glance
Edexcel 9HT0
Online learning with 1:1 tutor support.
Earn up to 56 UCAS points
Exams (two):
- 50% of marks (3 hours)
- 50% of marks (3 hours)
Access to a shared virtual Common Room – a dedicated online space alongside your course(s) in learn@nec.
Includes:
- Programme announcements
- Induction seminar
- Five Steps to Getting Started
- General Summer work
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving self-study courses
Although there are no academic requirements for this course, a good level of written English is required.
Internet access
Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec.
There is one Ebook included with the course:
- Thinking about Art: a thematic Guide to Art History, by Penny Huntsman, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 978-1-11890-497
this text is a useful introduction to the study of art history and how to analyse works or art and architecture.
A useful critical text for the 1900-1939 period is The Shock of the New – students will receive a 20% off voucher code upon enrolment that they can choose to use on the publishers website.
Edexcel 9HT0
Although there are no academic requirements for this course, a good level of written English is required.
Access to a shared virtual Common Room – a dedicated online space alongside your course(s) in learn@nec.
Includes:
- Programme announcements
- Induction seminar
- Five Steps to Getting Started
- General Summer work
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving self-study courses
Earn up to 56 UCAS points
Exams (two):
- 50% of marks (3 hours)
- 50% of marks (3 hours)
Online learning with 1:1 tutor support.
Internet access
Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec.
There is one Ebook included with the course:
- Thinking about Art: a thematic Guide to Art History, by Penny Huntsman, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 978-1-11890-497
this text is a useful introduction to the study of art history and how to analyse works or art and architecture.
A useful critical text for the 1900-1939 period is The Shock of the New – students will receive a 20% off voucher code upon enrolment that they can choose to use on the publishers website.
Edexcel 9HT0
Online learning with 1:1 tutor support.
Earn up to 56 UCAS points
Exams (two):
- 50% of marks (3 hours)
- 50% of marks (3 hours)
Access to a shared virtual Common Room – a dedicated online space alongside your course(s) in learn@nec.
Includes:
- Programme announcements
- Induction seminar
- Five Steps to Getting Started
- General Summer work
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving self-study courses
Although there are no academic requirements for this course, a good level of written English is required.
Internet access
Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec.
There is one Ebook included with the course:
- Thinking about Art: a thematic Guide to Art History, by Penny Huntsman, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 978-1-11890-497
this text is a useful introduction to the study of art history and how to analyse works or art and architecture.
A useful critical text for the 1900-1939 period is The Shock of the New – students will receive a 20% off voucher code upon enrolment that they can choose to use on the publishers website.
Why study Structured Fast Track A level History of Art?
Our Intensive A level History of Art course has been specifically designed to follow a carefully considered 36-week study programme, providing you with the extra support you need to gain the all-important grades you require. The one year A level takes approximately 250-300 hours to complete, which works out at about 15-20 hours per week over the 36-week study programme.
You and a small cohort of fellow students will attend regular live seminars with your course tutor and actively engage with the subject through tutor-led forums, interactive learning activities and quality course materials.
The course is fully online and can be studied anywhere, anytime, to fit in with your lifestyle. Included within the course is a mid-course review, past-paper marking and UCAS service to make sure you are fully prepared for the exams and the next stage of your learning journey.
Course Overview
Structured Fast Track A level History of Art
If you are curious to explore how art captures history, expresses identity and challenges ideas, our online Structured Fast Track A level History of Art course will start your journey into a fascinating subject.
This downloadable overview of the course provides a look at how studying your course on our online learning platform learn@nec works, what you will study, and the additonal support and services available to you.
Download your one year A level History of Art course overview today, have a look around and contact us if you have any questions about the Fast Track History of Art course.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions and concerns about our Structured Fast Track A level History of Art course.
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No prior subject knowledge is required to enrol on Pearson Edexcel A Level History of Art. However, learners need a good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent, particularly in English, as written analysis is essential. Designed for adult career-changers, home-educated students, retakers, and those adding an additional A level to their qualifications, the 36-week schedule requires approximately 15 to 20 hours of dedicated weekly study. Our learn@nec platform provides a structured learning environment to ensure all enrolled students make steady, supported progress from day one.
Your core digital textbook, Thinking About Art by Penny Huntsman, is provided free via the learn@nec platform. Students must also purchase a physical or second-hand copy of The Shock of the New by Robert Hughes for critical reading during the Modernism module.
All course materials are delivered through interactive e-learning on learn@nec, using high-resolution digital image tools, curated videos, and self-check quizzes. Home learners simply need internet access and notebook stationery to complete their formal visual analysis.
The course is split into ten structured sections with live, tutor-led virtual seminars and student discussion forums. Modules unlock progressively as you submit work, helping independent learners maintain steady momentum toward their exams.
Learners complete ten section assignments and two full mock papers, all marked by qualified subject-specialist tutors. Your dedicated tutor provides fast, detailed feedback to refine your essay technique and artistic terminology.
Assessment consists of two written papers covering visual analysis, set themes, and historical periods. Paper 1 tests unseen works alongside themes like Nature and Identity, while Paper 2 focuses on detailed historical periods.
NEC guarantees exam entry for all enrolled students at our approved partnership exam centres across the UK. This provides hassle-free exam booking and complete peace of mind for both adult retakers and home-educating families.
The introductory module features an interactive, adaptive quiz that evaluates key observational and formal analysis skills on learn@nec. It links directly to refresher topics on art properties, bridging any knowledge gaps before core study.
Course materials unlock in sequential order across 10 structured sections, supported by fixed assignment deadlines, live tutor-led seminars, and scheduled holiday breaks. Every learner is matched with an expert teacher tutor who marks 10 course assignments and three full past papers within three working days. Your tutor also conducts a midway progress review and provides personalised UCAS references with predicted grades to assist with university applications.
INTRODUCTORY RESOURCES
Self-study courses
You’ll have access to these self-study courses as part of your Structured Fast Track A level.
Problem Solving
Gain confidence in approaching common mathematical issues and develop key problem solving skills that prepare you for successful academic progression onto university and beyond.
Critical Thinking
Develop your essay writing and lateral thinking skills, prepare yourself for successful academic progression on to university and open up your mind to different ways of thinking.
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Flexible payments and financial help
- As an education charity dedicated to helping independent learners achieve life-changing qualifications we want to keep fees affordable. All of our course fees are clear and transparent to help you plan for any additional costs.
- NEC’s fees for A levels offer some of the best value on the market, with multi-buy options, special offers, personal discounts and affordable finance options.
- Used responsibly, finance is a great way to spread the cost of your course. We’ve teamed up with Omni, one of the UK’s leading finance specialists.
- Depending on your own circumstances, there are a number of possibilities for getting help to fund your course.
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Monthly Instalments
Study now, pay your way
It’s your choice: you can pay in full at the point of enrolment, or you can spread the cost over monthly instalments with our finance offer. We offer a choice of six or 12 monthly repayment plans, with 0% APR as standard.
To pay in instalments you will need to enrol by telephone.
The National Extension College (NEC) work with finance company OMNI. For more information on our relationship with OMNI and replayment plans see our Fee Information page.
| Course fee | £1499 |
| Deposit | £149.90 |
| Amount of credit | £1349.10 |
| Monthly payment | £112.43 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Total repayment | £1499 |
| Cost of credit | £0.00 |
| Rate of interest | 0% APR representative |
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Help when you need it
Additional support for under 18s
We understand younger students often need an extra helping hand with their studies. NEC’s unique Progress Tracker makes it easy for parents and guardians to follow their child’s progress, access assignment grades and view tutor feedback to ensure effective learning.
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