Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Victoria University of Wellington

Gain a critical view of the changing world of art, and study historical and contemporary works from a New Zealand perspective. Learn to think about art as a product of a particular social and cultural setting, and to use this knowledge to make sense of the world today. Explore a diversity of visual and creative practices while developing transferable skills in research, writing, and visual interpretation.Explore your passions through a rich variety of subjects and develop the creativity and flexibility needed in a changing job market. Choose the Bachelor of Arts from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. Gain a new understanding of the world and the people who live in it. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 1 percent worldwide for Arts and Humanities and for Social Science in the QS World University Rankings 2023.The QS World University Rankings is an annual global publication that gives overall rankings and subject rankings for more than 18,000 universities worldwide.This degree will give you insights into cultures, languages, art, history, politics, and societies that will challenge your thinking and expand your view of the world.The job market is changing fast, with many current jobs predicted to be automated within 10 to 15 years. Gain skills valuable in any workplace-studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility, and imagination, while teaching you how to think critically and present an argument. You’ll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing.Get your degree in a subject you have a genuine passion for, and set yourself on a path to a fulfilling career. BA graduates are employed in almost every part of the workforce. Your ability to view things from different perspectives-along with your skills in research and analysis-can be applied in a vast array of careers. At Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, you’ll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive, and internationally connected society.

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences