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Pursuing a BA in Art History is a great choice for individuals interested in the history of art and culture. It also provides a great foundation for anyone who wishes to create, write about, collect or exhibit art. Prospective students often ask, what is a BA in Art History? It involves the study of architecture, painting, sculpture and other objects of art throughout history. The curriculum may b… Read more

Pursuing a BA in Art History is a great choice for individuals interested in the history of art and culture. It also provides a great foundation for anyone who wishes to create, write about, collect or exhibit art.

Prospective students often ask, what is a BA in Art History? It involves the study of architecture, painting, sculpture and other objects of art throughout history. The curriculum may be designed so students have to start with basic art history classes, but can later focus on art of specific period or country of their choosing. Some students also study a foreign language while pursuing a BA in Art History. Living abroad for a year in order to fully immerse yourself in the art and culture of a country in which you are interested is also popular.

A degree in art history is beneficial because it teaches a number of important skills including visual and critical awareness. Students are also taught how to effectively communicate, verbally and through writing.  

The cost for obtaining a BA in Art History can vary by institution. Anyone interested in pursuing this degree should confirm all course fees and registration costs by contacting the admissions offices of the schools in which they are interested.

There are a number of potential employment opportunities for students who have a BA in Art History. Popular jobs include museum and gallery curators. Others pursue work at auction houses or historic sites including stately homes, castles and cathedrals. Archivist, museum educator, arts administrators or antiques dealer are other possible jobs. Some graduates choose to use their degree as a foundation for a creative career in art, architecture or fashion.  

There are many outstanding institutions that offer degrees in art history. Online classes can the perfect choice for students with limited flexibility and those who live in more remotes areas. Our extensive database is a great place to begin researching your options. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form. 

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BA in Art History and Visual Culture
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Richmond The American International University in London
Richmond, United Kingdom

The BA Art History & Visual Culture programme is designed for students who want to gain a broad knowledge of art and visual cultures and for those who want to pursue postg ... +

The BA Art History & Visual Culture programme is designed for students who want to gain a broad knowledge of art and visual cultures and for those who want to pursue postgraduate study in a similar academic area or have a creative role in visual arts institutions and the creative cultural industries. -
BA
Full-time
3 - 4 years
English
Campus
 

Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture
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Franklin University Switzerland
Sorengo, Switzerland

Art History and Visual Culture courses investigate the production of art, architecture, and film through the technical, social, economic, cultural, psychological, and epistemo ... +

Art History and Visual Culture courses investigate the production of art, architecture, and film through the technical, social, economic, cultural, psychological, and epistemological forces at work when they were produced and viewed. The major places a particular emphasis on how images form beliefs and values, taking into account issues of ethnicity, gender, and class. -
BA
Full-time
4 years
English
Campus
 

BA in Art History
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John Cabot University
Rome, Italy

With its wealth of archaeological sites, churches, museums, and galleries, Rome offers an unparalleled environment for the study of art. The BA in Art History emphasizes art-h ... +

With its wealth of archaeological sites, churches, museums, and galleries, Rome offers an unparalleled environment for the study of art. The BA in Art History emphasizes art-historical theories and analytic methods with a strong focus on the visual arts of Europe and North America. -
BA
Full-time
4 years
English
Jan 2020
Campus
 

B.A. in Art History
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The American University of Paris
Paris, France

The educational experience of Art History majors at The American University of Paris offers an in-depth understanding of the development of Western Art as product and agent of ... +

The educational experience of Art History majors at The American University of Paris offers an in-depth understanding of the development of Western Art as product and agent of history and society. -
BA
Full-time
English
Campus
 

Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies
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OCAD University
Toronto, Canada

Study art history in the place art and design is made at Canada’s biggest art and design university. Our program is unique, in that you also get to take studio courses and mak ... +

Study art history in the place art and design is made at Canada’s biggest art and design university. Our program is unique, in that you also get to take studio courses and make art and design yourself. The program emphasizes the expanded field of modern and contemporary art history, which includes design, photography, architecture, performance and new media, as well as painting and sculpture. -
BA
Full-time
4 years
English
Campus
 

Hons. Bachelor of Arts in Art History
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McMaster University Faculty of Humanities
Hamilton, Canada

The study of Art History helps develop a student’s critical skills and approaches to study and interpret works of art and visual culture produced as a result of human creativi ... +

The study of Art History helps develop a student’s critical skills and approaches to study and interpret works of art and visual culture produced as a result of human creativity throughout the ages. These skills can be applied in many professions that help make our world a better place: education, public museums, commercial galleries, auction houses, interior design, fashion marketing, advertising, art journalism, art investigation, art and healing, law and property rights, art and computer software development. -
BA
Full-time
4 years
English
08 Sep 2020
01 Apr 2020
Campus
 

BA Art History (Hons)
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University of Kent, School of Arts
Canterbury, United Kingdom

Kent's School of Arts is well-known for its innovative programmes in the visual arts. Our Art History programme combines a comprehensive review of art movements, artists, and ... +

Kent's School of Arts is well-known for its innovative programmes in the visual arts. Our Art History programme combines a comprehensive review of art movements, artists, and artistic media with opportunities to put your knowledge into practice. -
BA
Full-time
Part-time
3 years
English
Campus
 

BA History of Art (Asia, Africa and Europe)
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SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom

This is the only degree in the UK to combine the specialist study of Asian, African and European art history. It is taught jointly by the Department of the History of Art and ... +

This is the only degree in the UK to combine the specialist study of Asian, African and European art history. It is taught jointly by the Department of the History of Art and Archaeology at SOAS and the History of Art department at UCL. Students select courses from each institution. They receive theoretical and methodological training, which is combined with the study of particular regions, themes and critical issues. -
BA
Full-time
3 years
English
28 Sep 2020
30 Jun 2020
Campus
 

Bachelor of Art History (BA)
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NSCAD University - Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada +1 More

Enhanced by its setting within an art school, the Historical and Critical Studies division offers a Bachelor of Arts Major in Art History program within a unique interdiscipli ... +

Enhanced by its setting within an art school, the Historical and Critical Studies division offers a Bachelor of Arts Major in Art History program within a unique interdisciplinary environment. The Art History -
BA
Full-time
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Bachelor of Arts in Art History/Art Studio
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Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, USA

Bloomsburg University's art studio and art history undergraduate degree programs provide a solid foundation for future activity in the discipline, whether it be employment or ... +

Bloomsburg University's art studio and art history undergraduate degree programs provide a solid foundation for future activity in the discipline, whether it be employment or advanced study at the graduate level. -
BA
Full-time
4 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

BA History of Art and Archaeology (dual degree options)
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SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom

The BA History of Art and Archaeology is an unrivalled opportunity to study the visual arts, architecture and material culture of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. On the two- ... +

The BA History of Art and Archaeology is an unrivalled opportunity to study the visual arts, architecture and material culture of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. On the two-subject programme, the study of the History of Art and Archaeology is combined with another subject. -
BA
Full-time
Part-time
3 years
English
28 Sep 2020
30 Jun 2020
Campus
 

BA History of Art
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SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom

This programme is an unrivalled opportunity to study the visual arts, architecture and material culture of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The Department of the History of A ... +

This programme is an unrivalled opportunity to study the visual arts, architecture and material culture of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The Department of the History of Art and Archaeology contains some of the world’s leading experts in Asian and African art history and archaeology, whose ground-breaking research informs and is informed by their teaching. -
BA
Full-time
3 years
English
28 Sep 2020
30 Jun 2020
Campus
 

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