Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies (7194) 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. Following in the footsteps of many alumni, you could secure employment at these renowned organizations.

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 instructed by expert art historians.

Career Pathways
Earning a Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies enhances professional prospects in art galleries, museums, cultural institutions, heritage organizations, commercial art sectors, as well as academic and educational settings.

Program Objectives
Develop advanced skills in distinguishing and evaluating the historical, social, cultural, and political contexts of various art periods, styles, and methodologies
Conduct sophisticated analyses of artworks and effectively communicate concepts to both specialized and general audiences using appropriate disciplinary terminology and frameworks;