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Art History

Bachelor’s programme

History and Culture

University degree

Bachelor of Arts „BA”

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2026

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Art History with a modern emphasis

The distinctive feature of the bachelor’s programme in Art History at the University of Graz is its focus on modern and contemporary art. It also teaches a sound basic knowledge of all the methodologies used in the academic study of art and an interdisciplinary approach.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

You should be interested in art and have broad general knowledge and good language skills. If you also enjoy travelling and would like to draw on your experience of the wider world, you are likely to enjoy this study programme.

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About the study programme

Art History at the University of Graz

In the bachelor’s programme you will study works from all fields and periods of the visual arts, and will learn the methodologies used by art historians.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in Art History

The master’s programme in Art History builds directly on the bachelor’s programme, broadening and intensifying the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Graduates of the bachelor’s programme go on to professional roles in both public and private employment sectors. You will be able to work in museums and exhibitions, for instance, or the art trade, libraries, archives, newspapers and publishing, or in the preservation of historic monuments, urban development, the leisure industry and tourism, or in public administration, cultural and other policy areas. Other career options include the media, cultural management or business.

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Note on Latin

During your bachelor’s studies you will need to show evidence of Latin language skills (10 hours per week in the sixth form or supplementary examination). This is required to be able to take the "Seminar 1 zur Forschungspraxis" in the 5th semester.

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