Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies

Yes, the Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies is the first and only degree of its kind offered in Western Australia, making UWA the sole provider of this specialised combination of art historical knowledge and curatorial methods in the state.

Yes, the degree offers distinct opportunities for foreign study, with recent destinations including Paris, Rome, and China. Students may take units taught overseas as part of their studies.

The course offers industry placements, object-based learning, engagement with exhibitions and curatorial institutions, opportunities for work placements in galleries, museums and remote Aboriginal art centres, as well as experience with exhibition design and exhibition proposals.

Graduates who complete the Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies can choose to pursue a Master in Curatorial Studies or a Doctor of Philosophy in Art History. The course also notes that current graduates are studying in American and English universities, indicating international postgraduate pathways.

The program is taught by internationally recognised academics at UWA's School of Design, including Associate Professor Dr Emily Eastgate Brink (History of Art, global 18th and 19th centuries), Susanne Meurer (early modern art and curatorial studies, with seven years of museum and archive experience), Arvi Wattel (History of Art, with fellowships at major European institutions), and Darren Jorgensen (contemporary Australian and Chinese art).