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. 

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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

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.

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