Bachelor of Art History and Visual Culture at University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

University Rank:#40

The Art History and Visual Culture is a Bachelor degree offered by University of British Columbia across its Vancouver and Okanagan campuses in Canada. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study across its Vancouver and Okanagan campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 35,338 / total, and the next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

About Bachelor of Art History and Visual Culture

Explore a variety of global perspectives for studying art and visual culture, with courses on the arts of South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. You’ll develop critical thinking and writing skills while analyzing diverse forms of art and visual culture – including “high” art, pop culture, architecture, everyday objects, and performance – in their cultural and historical contexts.

This program is also offered at UBC's Vancouver Campus

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Why this program?

Explore human creativity, imagination, and beauty through the world's art and visual culture
Work with world-class faculty researchers on innovative projects, including 3D modelling, app design, and local heritage institutions
Gain a variety of global perspectives for exploring art and visual culture

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Disciplines

Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Art History and Visual Culture at University of British Columbia

Entry Requirements

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

Graduation from high school
At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Degree-specific requirements: Arts

Grade 12

A Grade 12 English

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

Language Arts
Mathematics and Computation
Second Languages
Social Studies
Visual and Performing Arts

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

35,338 / total

Bachelor of Art History and Visual Culture at University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver