Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

At ANU, you'll benefit from our close ties with premier institutions like the National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, National Library, and Australian War Memorial through our prestigious internship program. Many of our alumni have gone on to build successful careers at these very institutions.

Our distinguished Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies program provides specialized courses covering diverse areas such as Australian and Asian art, 19th-20th century Australian and European art and design, modernism and postmodernism, and curatorial practice - all led by expert art historians.

Career Pathways
Graduates with a Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies excel in careers across art galleries, museums, cultural organizations, heritage sectors, commercial art fields, and educational settings.

Program Objectives
Develop advanced skills in analyzing and evaluating the historical, social, cultural, and political contexts of various art periods, styles, and methodologies
Master sophisticated techniques for examining artworks and effectively communicating concepts to both expert and general audiences using appropriate academic terminology;