
Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies and Bachelor of Commerce
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Course Details
The Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies is the first and only degree of its kind offered in Western Australia. By combining art historical knowledge with curatorial methods and techniques, this degree equips students with a variety of career pathways, including arts management, museum and gallery curation, as well as art criticism and analysis. Though focused on Art History and its curatorial applications, this degree also cultivates transferrable skills in visual and spatial analysis, critical thought, and oral and written communication. Offering distinct opportunities for foreign study, industry placements, and object-based learning, this degree activates Art History through hands-on experience in the field and engagement with exhibitions and curatorial institutions.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Course structure: 192 points comprising 32 six-point units. Students normally take eight units each year, four in each semester.