The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Art History)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Arts honours year is both a preparation for postgraduate study and a capstone to an undergraduate degree. Honours can culminate your formal education, hone your research abilities, and helps you to develop personal and professional skills. This course may be suitable for undergraduate students with one major. Honours can also be the first step on a path to a career as an academic or professional researcher.
Art History Honours
The fourth year honours program in Art History allows you to specialise further in your area of interest. The honours year comprises two semester-long units of study and a thesis of 18,000-20,000 words in length.
Honours in Art History focuses on establishing your individual research practice, further equipping you for employment or entry into the Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy programs.
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
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- Manning Rd, Camperdown
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 85.00 or PTE score of 61.00 or its equivalent AND
- completed a major in the intended subject area with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or above
- IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 85.00 or PTE score of 61.00 or its equivalent AND
- completed a major in the intended subject area with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or above
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Art History) will prepare you for the following roles.
Art Consultant
Art Consultants assist their clients with the purchase and display of artworks including paintings, sculptures, installations, and mixed media piec...
Art Historian
Art Historians research and explore the way art has developed throughout human history. They might focus their interest on a specific medium within...
Gallery Curator
A Gallery Curator manages and organises art exhibitions, ensuring the effective display and interpretation of artworks. You might work in public ga...
Museum Curator
A Museum Curator manages exhibitions and collections in museums. You might plan displays and collect information on exhibition pieces. Museum Curat...
Researcher
Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...
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