Art History - Concordia University

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Careers with an art history degree

Studying art history means joining a centuries-long conversation about culture and creativity, and adding your voice. You'll examine visual and material culture through sculpture, photography, architecture, craft, digital media and performance art.

What can I do with my degree? Art History leads to roles in museums and galleries, curation and education, conservation support, publishing, cultural policy, archives, research and the broader creative sector.

Explore our Art History program

Skills you'll develop

Your degree builds more than academic knowledge, it shapes the way you think, communicate and collaborate. Throughout your studies, you'll develop key skills for your career, such as:

Functional knowledge:

Contextualize art by connecting them to the people, politics, places and technologies that shaped them

Communication:

Write research papers, wall labels and web blurbs, adapting the tone and style for each audience

Management and organization:

Organize citation libraries, images, credits and permissions to conduct research effectively

Teamwork:

Collaborate with designers, artists, historians and educators to create stronger projects

Critical thinking and problem solving:

Compare theories on the same works and argue multiple perspectives with evidence

As a Concordia student, you will develop valuable skills to bring to any career opportunity.

Transferable career skills

Careers to explore

Your degree can take you in more directions than you think!

Many employers are open to graduates from any field, so don’t hesitate to explore beyond these lists. If you're taking classes in another department, check out the career options for those programs too.

Jobs with an art history degree

Bachelor's degree Further education or experience Sectors and industries

Bachelor's degree

With a bachelor’s degree, you’ll have access to a wide range of career possibilities.

Archive assistant
Art advisor
Auction house cataloguer
Communications and marketing coordinator
Copy editor
Curatorial assistant
Event planner

Entrepreneur
Fundraising coordinator
Grant writer
Journalist
Museum exhibit designer
Policy analyst
Private art instructor

Project officer
Research associate
Studio manager
Tourism officer
Visual merchandiser
Workshop facilitator

Learn about job prospects, wages and skills for a specific job title, with data from the Government of Canada.

Further education or experience

Unlock advanced career opportunities with further education, additional training and/or relevant work experience.

Antique dealer
Archivist
Art appraiser
Art historian
Art program director
Art teacher
Art therapist

Collection manager
Conservator
Creative technologist
Curator
Data visualization specialist
Designer
Gallery owner

Lawyer
Learning experience designer
Librarian – information specialist
Museum manager
Researcher
Restoration specialist

Browse job ideas here, then visit Government of Canada Job Bank for job details and requirements.

Graduate studies info

Sectors and industries

Gain experience and build your skills in diverse career fields.

Advertising
Antiques
Archives
Art museums and galleries
Art publications

Education
Government
Historical societies
Libraries
Magazines

Media
Photography
Film production
Publishing
Theatre and performing arts

Discover more career paths and outlooks

Career options by field of study

Discover employment rates, typical wages and job types linked to your area of study.

Career Cruising

Explore your interests, learn about careers and find jobs. Find the login information in the Student Hub's My CU Account.

Use AI to explore careers

Learn how to use AI to get inspired and identify skill-building opportunities.

Use LinkedIn

See the kinds of roles people with a similar degree have pursued. You can search by job title or field of study.

Beyond the classroom: build your career path

Getting involved outside of the classroom can help you discover your interests, develop new skills and build a network of peers and professionals in your field.

First year

Get support organizing your busy schedule at the Time Management Clinic.
Explore student groups and initiatives that interest you.
Improve your language fluency in French or English through conversation practice.
Consider applying for awards or internships through your department.
Visit local museums, including Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, and PHI Centre.
Browse the CAPS online job bank for opportunities to gain work experience.

Middle years

Connect with Career Counselling & Education Transitions to plan your career path.
Enrich your global perspective by studying abroad for an academic term.
Get paid work experience and tackle real-world challenges with District 3’s 12-week summer residency program.
Take part in Art Matters, the largest student-run art festival in North America.
Engaging with ethnocultural art histories research through the Ethnocultural Art Histories Research.
Consider taking graduate-level courses if you are planning on pursuing a graduate program at Concordia after your degree.

Final year

Help make campus greener at Concordia.
Join the community-based internship program to drive meaningful change while building professional skills.
Publish your academic research paper in the Concordia Undergraduate Journal of Art History.
Prepare to showcase your portfolio or pitch your independent practice with storytelling and entrepreneurship bootcamps from FutureBound.
Network with potential employers at recruitment events and career fairs.

Specialize your studies

Minors & elective groups

You can customize your degree by adding a minor or elective group. Popular choices with this program include:

Browse all minors Learn about elective groups

Graduate studies and certifications

Graduate studies can help you specialize in a subject you love, engage in meaningful research or open doors to new career paths. Certifications are a great way to build new skills that complement your degree.

Talk to your professors or a career counsellor at the Student Success Centre to find programs that fit your goals.

Start exploring:

Integrated path in Art History: Begin graduate-level coursework while completing your bachelor's degree.
Universitystudy.ca: A data base of graduate programs in Canada
Concordia’s School of Graduate Studies: Graduate programs offered at Concordia
Graduate funding and awards: Scholarships and awards, research and teaching assistantships, and other financial supports for Concordia graduate students
Concordia Continuing Education: Courses, workshops and programs to advance your career

Career exploration resources

Professional organizations

Explore opportunities and expand your network.

Job banks

Career counselling & advising

Want tailored career advice? Book an appointment with one of our career counsellors or career advisors.

Book an appointment

Start your job search

Career Advising and Professional Success (CAPS) can help you find opportunities and support you with networking, applications and interviews.

Launch your career

Contact us

Career Counselling and Educational Transitions (CCET)

514-848-2424, ext. 7345 [email protected] Meet the CCET team

Career Advising and Professional Success (CAPS)

514-848-2424, ext. 7345 [email protected] Meet the CAPS team

Locations

Sir George Williams Campus Room H-745

Loyola Campus Room AD-103

Office hours

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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