Art History looks at how humans use images to make sense of their own space and time—from prehistoric times to the present day.
Get a comprehensive view of the history of art, and study historical and contemporary works from a New Zealand perspective. You'll learn to think about art as a product of a particular social and cultural situation, and to use this knowledge to make sense of the work.
Explore different artistic forms including painting and sculpture, photography and performance. Find out about the role of art in guiding social and cultural revolutions, and think about how art helps in the construction of self and collective identity.
Learn how to use a variety of approaches to analyse and understand works of art, and develop transferable skills in research, writing and visual interpretation.
Even if I don’t know who the artist is or where the artwork is from, I can decode it based on what I have learned, which makes visiting a gallery so much more meaningful.
Full storyMorgan Ashworth
Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English
Undergraduate degrees
Bachelor of Arts – BA
- Duration 3 years
- Complete 360 points
- Location Wellington campuses
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Graduate qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Arts – GDipArts
- Duration 2 trimesters
- Complete 120 points
- Location Wellington campuses
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Postgraduate study
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