Program Overview
The Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced) at Australian National University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Australian Art: 20th and 21st Century
- Painters of Modern Life
- Modernism and Postmodernism in Art and Design: 1850-2000
- Art and Its Context: Materials Techniques Display
- Photography: A History in Art
- Art of the Modern Print
- Fabric of Life: An Introduction to Textile History
- Art and Architecture of Southeast Asia: Tradition and Transformation
- Art and Architecture of Asia: Continuity and Change
- Postmodern Sublime
- Art and Visual Culture of the Long Eighteenth Century, 1660-1815
- Art of the European Courts, 1500-1815
- Art, War and Conflict
- Post-Colonial Discourses in Australian Art
- Victorian and Edwardian Art: Australia and Europe 1837-1914
- Art of Portraiture: History and Theory
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
- Exploring Asian Art in Asia
- Art Museum Internship: Collection Management
- Art Museum Internship: Audience Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- By transfer from Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies with a minimum GPA of 6/7\xc2\xa0as well as the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
- Students will be awarded up to 72 units of course credit for completed courses listed in this Masters (Advanced) degree.
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s\xc2\xa0English Language Admission Requirements for Students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months