Studying postgraduate Art History and Theory helps you understand theories of art, material culture and aesthetics, and their relevance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Choose from several qualifications and pathways of study that can prepare you for a rewarding career in the art and cultural sectors.
Multiple qualifications are available at postgraduate level, and courses cover many topics, providing theoretical frameworks to better understand the history of art and visual culture, and opportunities for independent research.
At postgraduate level, the subject splits into Art History, Art Theory, and Art Curatorship courses.
Our graduates work in history and conservation, curatorial roles, research, museums, cultural heritage, and art administration.
Their advanced writing and analytical skills mean that graduates have also made careers in publishing, journalism, and media.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Art History and Theory.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
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