Certificate in Arts in Art History and Theory

University of Canterbury

The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study. It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more. Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects. This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees. This subject traces history and culture using artefacts, architecture, photos, and more. Learn to find meaning through objects and see how these affect our experiences. Study Involve: Learn in the main and city centre campuses. Get hands-on with our James Logie Memorial Collection of ancient artefacts in the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities in the city, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural collections at Te Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown, Macmillan Brown Library on campus. Internship courses where you can gain practical skills and build connections. Combine Art History and Theory studies with other subject interests like Classics, Anthropology, and languages.

Faculty of Arts