combined bachelor's
Art History and Curatorial Studies and Commerce
Pursue your passions and maximise your career opportunities with our combined bachelor's degree in Art History and Curatorial Studies and Commerce. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies where you'll take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Commerce where you'll choose a major from a wide range of options.
Quick details
- Course code
- CB052
- TISC code
- UB052
- CRICOS code
- 116900M
- Intake
- February and July
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part-time equivalent
- Location
- Perth campus
- Minimum ATAR or equivalent
- 82
- Prerequisites
- English Language Competence and any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Related study areas
Why study this course?
Our combined bachelor's degree in Art History and Curatorial Studies and Commerce offers you a unique program, the first of its kind in Western Australia, which blends art historical expertise with a comprehensive business program, specialising in an area of your choice. You'll graduate with two qualifications in four years and engage in a rigorous program that integrates the study of art history, curatorial practices and art management with a commerce discipline.
What will I learn?
The Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies will immerse you in the world of art, equipping you with deep knowledge of art history and practical skills in museum and gallery curation. You'll engage with art through hands-on experiences, industry placements, and object-based learning allowing you to tackle complex cultural issues from various placements.
Combined with a Bachelor of Commerce, you'll also develop strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, providing you with a global perspective on business. This combination prepares you for a dynamic career in both the arts and business sectors, setting you apart from the competition and ensuring a versatile, future-proof career.
Course structure
You can combine the following major from the Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies:
With one of the following Commerce majors:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics
- Business Law
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.
Career opportunities
The arts contribute billions of dollars to the global economy, and there are opportunities to make the most of this thriving industry. Auction houses, collectors and galleries rely on information regarding the movement of capital and changing regulations around the movement of artworks into and out of nation-states. Across the Asian region, the visual arts are a booming sector, with government support for the development of biennales and art fairs. Opportunities to be part of the development of the visual arts internationally and nationally rely on the expertise taught in these two degrees. Career opportunities include:
- Art Dealer
- Auction House Manager
- Art Investment Advisor
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Students - Full Fee Paying (FFP) & Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points (courses may teach up to 72 points in a year).
FFP
For Full Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee. Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more.
CSP
Student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Annual fees are subject to annual indexation.
- Course credit points
- 192
- Average annual fee - 2025
- $10,249
- Typical fee range - 2025
- $4,627 - $16,992
Domestic students who are eligible for a Commonwealth-supported place can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.
International Students - onshore
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
- Course credit points - 2025
- 192
- Total course fee - 2025
- TBC
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you must have:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 82 or equivalent; or
- an Assured Pathway offer; or
- a place in a relevant AccessUWA program
- demonstrate English language competence
- satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.