Bachelor of Communication and BA - Art History in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland

This dual degree program merges communication studies, a dynamic and interdisciplinary field, with a broad selection of arts disciplines. Unlock your creative capabilities and enhance your career prospects with this versatile dual qualification. You'll gain critical insights into communication's impact on society through courses exploring various communication formats and technological platforms. Develop expertise across multiple domains, including visual, written, digital, verbal, and interpersonal communication, along with research methodologies. Specialize in either Public Relations or Digital Media. The Bachelor of Arts component offers exceptional flexibility with more than 40 study options. Pursue your interests while acquiring adaptable skills for today's evolving global job market. This program encourages innovative learning approaches focused on human interactions and societal engagement. Foundational courses provide an overview of modern communication systems and complementary arts disciplines, followed by specialized major and minor selections to customize your professional trajectory.

Art History studies span from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works, allowing students to examine art's enduring role in shaping cultural perspectives. The Art History major offers diverse courses with practical, interdisciplinary applications. Students develop valuable competencies in visual analysis, critical evaluation, academic research, exhibition curation, and historical interpretation - skills that create opportunities across the visual arts sector. The curriculum covers modern art theory, museum studies, aesthetics, art-science intersections, photographic arts, and European art movements. Particular attention is given to Australian Indigenous art, Asia-Pacific visual cultures, and art historical methodologies. University of Queensland Art History students enjoy exclusive access to curatorial internships, professional development programs, hands-on museum placements, and international fieldwork opportunities through the university's Art Museum at St Lucia.