combined bachelor's
Art History and Curatorial Studies and Arts
Pursue your passions and maximise your career opportunities with our combined bachelor's degree in Art History and Curatorial Studies and Arts. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies where you'll take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Arts where you'll choose a major from a wide range of options.
Quick details
- Course code
- CB049
- TISC code
- UB049
- CRICOS code
- TBC
- Intake
- February and July
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part-time equivalent
- Location
- Perth campus
- Minimum ATAR or equivalent
- 78
- Prerequisites
- English Language Competence and any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Related study areas
Why study this course?
Our combined bachelor's degree in Art History and Curatorial Studies and Arts offers you a unique program, the first of its kind in Western Australia, which blends art historical expertise with a comprehensive business program, specialising in an area of your choice. You'll graduate with two qualifications in four years and engage in a rigorous program that integrates the study of art history, curatorial practices and art management with a commerce discipline.
What will I learn?
The Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies will immerse you in the world of art, equipping you with deep knowledge of art history and practical skills in museum and gallery curation. You'll engage with art through hands-on experiences, industry placements, and object-based learning allowing you to tackle complex cultural issues from various placements.
Combined with a Bachelor of Arts, you'll cultivate your passions while developing transferrable skills that are essential in every industry and cannot be automated. This combination will set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.
Course structure
You can combine the following major from the Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies:
With a wide range of undergraduate majors from the Bachelor of Arts.
You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.
Career opportunities
The arts contribute billions of dollars to the global economy, and there are opportunities to make the most of this thriving industry. Auction houses, collectors and galleries rely on information regarding the movement of capital and changing regulations around the movement of artworks into and out of nation-states. Across the Asian region, the visual arts are a booming sector, with government support for the development of biennales and art fairs. Opportunities to be part of the development of the visual arts internationally and nationally rely on the expertise taught in these two degrees. Career opportunities include:
- Art Dealer
- Auction House Manager
- Art Investment Advisor
Fees and scholarships
Student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Annual fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Domestic Students
Domestic students who are eligible for a Commonwealth-supported place can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.
- Course credit points 192
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 78 or equivalent; or
- an Assured Pathway offer; or
- a place in a relevant AccessUWA program
- demonstrate English language competence;
- satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.