The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts (Art History)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationArt is a profound and persistent human impulse. Art History explores the history of making, viewing and experiencing works of art and architecture. It asks key questions such as 'what is art for?', 'what does art mean?' and 'how does art function in broader culture?' These questions will be part of a dynamic encounter with complex and compelling works of art.
You will gain the historical knowledge and analytical skills to make sense of such works across time and space, to relate them to each other and to the specific historical and cultural contexts for which they were created. You will be trained in the skills of visual and spatial analysis that are fundamental to our discipline including the ability to critically interpret the visual appearance of a given object. As well as the canonical forms of painting, sculpture and architecture, you will encounter a wide spectrum of media and art practice, from body art to video installation, from fresco to pop, from processional ritual to performance art, from early prints to land art.
Studying the history of art fosters insight and skills in understanding and interpreting visual communication, expression and innovation that are highly relevant in today's image-saturated world. As a graduate you may go on to a career in the visual arts industry, as a curator, critic, art adviser, collection manager, registrar or educator. Work in art museums, commercial galleries, auction houses, state and local government or community arts programs, as well as across art journalism and criticism.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Camperdown
- Manning Rd, Camperdown
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS A minimum result of 6.5 overall
- TOEFL - IBT: A minimum result of 85 overall
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the University in an approved English-speaking country
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
- IELTS A minimum result of 6.5 overall
- TOEFL - IBT: A minimum result of 85 overall
- Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall
Course fees
$45,426
$139,500
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Art History) will prepare you for the following roles.
Art Curator
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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 ...
Art Teacher
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Museum Curator
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