BA in Museum and Curatorial Studies in London Canada | Western University

Western University's Department of Visual Arts provides Canada's exclusive undergraduate Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies. This program equips students for cultural sector careers by balancing "front of house" (curatorial) and "backstage" (collections management, arts administration) training. The curriculum blends hands-on learning, internships, and skill development with academic coursework examining museums as multifaceted social and cultural entities. What sets this major apart is its integration of practical abilities, creative thinking, historical context, and analytical reasoning. Instruction from our distinguished faculty is enhanced by visits to museums, galleries, historic sites, and student-led exhibition projects.

This specialized program prepares graduates to excel in Museum Studies, Conservation, Digital Preservation, Art History, Public History, and Critical Heritage Studies graduate programs, as well as arts and heritage careers. Alumni have secured positions at prestigious international museums, galleries, academic institutions, and cultural organizations.