1. University of British Columbia Okanagan
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA in Art History and Visual Culture

BA in Art History and Visual Culture

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Program Overview

Art History involves the close study and analysis of complex visual artifacts including the fine arts, as conventionally conceived, and popular visual cultures, such as film and media against a background of histories, ideologies, theories, and values. It offers you courses in the visual art traditions of many cultures, with particular focus on theoretical and critical discourses concerning the social impact of art and visual representation. Combined majors are available with Cultural Studies, or English.

Program Key Stats

$38051 (Annual cost)



52 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
37
80

1600
6.5
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Final grade of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or equivalent course, including provincial examinations where applicable), Graduation from high school with a minimum average of 70%, UAE Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma). Certificates must be official, Grades required for admission will vary by program, but based on the UAE grading scale, the minimum average needed to fall within the competitive range is approximately 84% on a 60% pass-scale, Test scores: IELTS of 6.5, with no part less than 6.0, TOEFL iBT of 90.

Career Options

  • Languages department
  • Literature
  • Art
  • Music
  • Philosophist
  • and Religionist

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