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  4. BA Art History

BA Art History

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Duquesne University

Program Overview

A degree in art history will often help you secure employment in museums or art galleries. Individuals with advanced art history degrees may also be qualified to work as curators. These museum officials are often in charge of overseeing certain sections of a museum or an entire museum. This course is an introduction to the theories of art and to the roles of art in society. Students are exposed to compositional principles, thematic content, the vocabulary of art, techniques and media, and the historical context of artistic styles. Formal analysis, iconographic content, and an interdisciplinary perspective of the arts are covered.

Program Key Stats

$46654 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcripts and college transcripts, Letter of recommendation and Personal Essay, Typical SAT scores: Math (520-610), Critical reading (520-600), Writing (500-600), ACT Composite (23-28)

Career Options

  • Commercial art gallery manager
  • Conservator
  • Heritage manager
  • Museum/gallery curator
  • Museum/gallery exhibitions officer

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