Our courses reflect the areas of specialisation of the lecturers, in particular European art from the eighteenth century to mid twentieth century, contemporary art, American art, East Asian art, art theory, Māori and Pacific art, architectural history, and the art and architecture of Aotearoa New Zealand. Art History and Theory courses at UC have been consistently voted among the best taught, best organised and most interesting at the University. We aim to increase your enjoyment of art by increasing your understanding of it and to train you in looking, thinking and writing about art.

While some graduates work directly in the art world, career possibilities are diverse. Many Art History and Theory graduates enter careers which offer ample opportunity to use their understanding of art history, highly developed aesthetic sense, attention to visual details, analytical and research skills as well as verbal, written and thinking skills. Art History and Theory graduates are employed in museums, galleries, auction houses, in heritage conservation, educational institutions, libraries and information services, publishing, journalism, marketing and tourism.