Overview

Throughout the Arts - Art History and Visual Culture course from Adelaide University you’ll study how art has shaped identities and society through the ages. Develop visual and digital literacy through courses on Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary art. Tackle big questions: How do materials affect meaning? Why is representation important? How does visual art intersect with other media, like movies?

Learn how new technologies are transforming art creation and viewing. Explore the relationship between visual culture and the natural world. Apply different theoretical frameworks for critical analysis, advancing your writing, speaking and research skills.

Our hands-on approach means you’ll gain real experience in the creative industries and establish meaningful professional connections. Study in the heart of Adelaide's art and cultural precinct. Visit local museums and galleries to analyse real artworks up close. Build creative skills for versatile careers in cultural entrepreneurship, philanthropy, media, policy and more.

Career opportunities:

This degree amplifies your adaptability, priming you for creative careers. You could be a museum administrator, an archivist or a cultural director. You might be a teacher, helping others understand Basquiat and Boyd. Perhaps you’ll curate exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia, Mona, or the Museum of Modern Art.

You could also be a:

Public program coordinator
Education outreach specialist
Copyright specialist
Conservator
Policy advisor
Event manager
Cultural diplomat
Art critic
PR specialist
Editor
Art dealer
Philanthropy manager
Art therapist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screening Gender and Sexuality
Tradition and Transformation in Contemporary Art
Baroque to Neo-Baroque
Society and Culture Internship
Global Art Cinemas

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 32 other Bachelors in Art History in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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43400 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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