Graduate Certificate in Art History
Invigorate your imagination with art
Works of art are portals of discovery that offer insights into past and present societies and cultures. Images and objects are repositories of our histories, revealing the things that seduce us, challenge us, inspire us, and communicate the complexity of human creativity.
This six-month (full-time) or one-year (part-time) program provides an introduction to the study of art and visual culture. We offer courses on campus and online that explore Renaissance art in Italy and Northern Europe, eighteenth-century European art during the Enlightenment, and global perspectives on contemporary art.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Certificate in Art History is taught by academic staff at the University of Adelaide and enriched by the collections of the Art Gallery of South Australia. You will:
- complete one core course and an elective of your choice
- explore the making and meaning of diverse images and objects—from painting and sculpture to street art and digital media
- build analytical and interpretive skills
- learn from passionate, research-active art historians.
Where could it take you?
Whether you’re studying for professional development or pleasure, a graduate certificate will give you advanced communication skills and a strong foundation of cultural knowledge. It could also be your first step towards a graduate diploma, a Master of Arts (Studies in Art History) or Master of Arts (Curatorial and Museum Studies), opening doors to a wide range of new and enhanced career opportunities.
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Entry Requirements
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SATAC Code 3GC003 Intake February and July Enquiries Future Students team Selection Criteria
Graduate entry
Higher Education Study A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent or completed Professional Certificate in Art History. How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC003
International applicants
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CRICOS 041723C Intake February and July Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6.5 Listening 6.5 Speaking 7 Writing 7 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 20 Listening 20 Speaking 23 Writing 27 Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 58 Listening 58 Speaking 65 Writing 65 Cambridge Overall 176 Reading 176 Listening 176 Speaking 185 Writing 185 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements
Tertiary Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0 How to Apply
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Fees and Scholarships
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Tuition fees International student place: $17,750 for 12 units Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates are equipped with transferable knowledge and skills in art historical methods and theories, and critical thinking, writing, and speaking, as a pathway for careers in private and commercial galleries and museums, marketing and communications, auction houses, arts journalism, arts policy development, and a creative foundation area for primary and secondary teaching.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Career and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Arts Administrator
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Degree Structure
You will be introduced to the discipline of Art History with in-depth study undertaken in two courses. You will develop foundation knowledge and critical skills in visual analysis, contextual research, and art historical methods and theories.
The Graduate Certificate in Art History is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 0.5 years.Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Art History, complete courses with a combined total of not less than 12 units.
ARTH 7001 Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture (6 units)
Core Courses
Choose courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
ARTH 7005 Interrogating Australian Colonial Art (6 units)
ARTH 7011 Modern Australian Art (6 units)
ARTH 7016OL Contemporary Australian Art
Please note: not all courses are offered each year
Elective Courses
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:ARTH 7002OL The Work of Art in Context: Independent Study (6 units)*
ARTH 7004/OL Art in the Age of Enlightenment (6 units)*
ARTH 7016OL Contemporary Australian Art (6 units)*
Please note: not all courses are offered each year*OL courses are offered online
Indicative study plan Year 1 Core course Elective Current students, please see the Study Plan Templates -
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Further Study
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Further Information
Further enquiries
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Last updated: Thursday, 29 Aug 2019
