The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts (Art History)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Gain an in-depth and scholarly understanding of art history and art markets through thematic and interdisciplinary subjects and then choose your specialisation. Niche your learning into areas such as: late antiquity, medieval and indigenous, through to modernism, post-modernism and contemporary art.

A major in art history could lead to a career in museums and galleries as an art curator, perfectly supplement other studies, and enrichen your day-to-day life. You could find yourself carving out a meaningful career in a marketing or communications role, promoting collections to the public. Should you choose to use your skills in the field of policy, you could find yourself advising on the maintenance and restoration of important works. Your expertise could also position you to make valuations on pieces for auction houses and insurance policies.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways. If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here. If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic) or Cambridge English (CAE)

English Language Proficiency:

  • Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL.
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: total score of at least 79.
  • IELTS: total score of at least 6.5.
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: overall score of at least 58.
  • Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Cambridge English Score of at least 176 with no skill below 169.
  • C2 Proficiency of at least 180 with no skill below 180.

Admission Criteria:

  • Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years).
  • Completed some or all of a higher education qualification.
  • Completed some or all of a VET qualification, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
  • Applicants with work and/or life experience.

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways. If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here. If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic) or Cambridge English (CAE)

English Language Proficiency:

  • Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL.
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: total score of at least 79.
  • IELTS: total score of at least 6.5.
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: overall score of at least 58.
  • Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Cambridge English Score of at least 176 with no skill below 169.
  • C2 Proficiency of at least 180 with no skill below 180.

Admission Criteria:

  • Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years).
  • Completed some or all of a higher education qualification.
  • Completed some or all of a VET qualification, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
  • Applicants with work and/or life experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $126,312 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$126,312
Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $126,312 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts (Art History) will prepare you for the following roles.

Art Curator

Art Curators identify and recommend art pieces, artefacts, and display material for acquisition by galleries and museums. They may organise the pur...

Avg yearly income $80,600
Entry barriers Low

Art Gallery Director

An Art Gallery Director oversees daily operations at a gallery or community art space. You might coordinate exhibitions and liaise with artists to ...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

Art Teacher

An Art Teacher guides students in artistic disciplines, including visual arts, through theoretical and practical instruction, fostering creativity ...

Avg yearly income $100,204
Entry barriers Low

Museum Curator

A Museum Curator manages exhibitions and collections in museums. You might plan displays and collect information on exhibition pieces. Museum Curat...

Avg yearly income $89,960
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.