Offered By	School of Cultural Inquiry
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	SCIgrad.arthistory@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	7022XAHCS
CRICOS Code	075891F
UAC Code	832044(M Art History & Curatorial Stu) 999999(Internal ANU Code - not UAC) 835044(M Art History & Curatorial Stu)

The graduate programs in Art History and Curatorial Studies provide students with the opportunity to study the Australian visual arts, Asian art and curatorial studies. Courses are also available in Western European art and architecture; nineteenth century European art; Modernism and Postmodernism - both in theory and practice; Russian art; printmaking; and portraiture.

ANU is uniquely situated amongst Canberra's national cultural institutions, including: the National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, National Library of Australia, and the Australian War Memorial. Many of the University's Art History and Curatorial Studies graduates work in these institutions, and our nationally-renowned internship program enables students to undertake part of their studies within these institutions.

For further information see: http://culturalinquiry.anu.edu.au/programs/art-history-curatorship.

The Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies is designed for students who have completed studies at Honours, Graduate Certificate or Diploma Level and who wish to pursue a higher degree.  Specialisations are offered in Australian Art and Asian Art for students who wish to focus their studies in these areas.

For general information about courses, please see: http://culturalinquiry.anu.edu.au/programs/art-history-curatorship. 

Please note, this information is generic only.  Students must refer to this Study@ website for detailed and final information about course availability.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a four year Bachelors degree either as Honours or a combined degree in a cognate area from an Australian tertiary institution or its international equivalent. Equivalence can be met by the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Art History and Curatorial Studies.

 

 

Prerequisites

Applicants should have at least a four year Australian Bachelor’s degree either as Honours or a combined degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average at ANU, or equivalent prior learning as per the ANU Credit Policy. Equivalence may be met by the completion of a Graduate Certificate in Art History and Curatorial Studies.

Cognate disciplines: Art History, History, Museum Studies, Art Theory, Classics, Anthropology, Fine Arts

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.