The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts (Art History)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

In this major, you'll develop strong visual literacy and gain a broad knowledge of art traditions. Access to the UQ Art Museum will add another dimension to your creative learning. You'll be prepared for employment in private galleries and public art institutions, or you could become an arts writer, curator, education officer or registrar.

You could study Art in the Modern World, Australia Pacific Indigenous Arts, Looking at Art, and Renaissance and Baroque Art

Delivery mode

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

On campus

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


Locations
  • 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Our subject prerequisites are listed as Queensland Year 12 General subjects, but you can also meet them by passing equivalent subjects through:

  • Australian high school, including Queensland Senior, interstate Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Overseas high school or International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Tertiary study, including university subjects, and bridging and preparatory programs.
  • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • IB 24.5 & AQF Level 7
      • Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $36,810 $107,520 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$36,810
Standard Tuition:
$107,520
Full Fee Tuition:
$36,810
Full Fee Tuition:
$107,520
Enquire with The University of Queensland to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $36,810 $107,520 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 Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.

At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.