Art History - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Art History at the University of Stuttgart.

Prospects after the Bachelor's study program

Master's study program

After completing your Bachelor's degree in Art History, you can seamlessly continue your studies at the University of Stuttgart by enrolling in the Master's program in Art History.

Job & career

A wide range of careers are open to Art historians. Typical fields include:

  • Museums and galleries
  • Monument preservation
  • Research and teaching at a university
  • Journalism and media
  • In the art trade sector
  • Cultural policy and cultural administration

Typical tasks of art historians vary depending on the field of work:

  • Museums & galleries: Curating exhibitions, managing collections, giving tours, publishing.
  • Monument preservation: Documenting historic buildings, providing restoration advice, preparing expert reports.
  • Art trade: Facilitating purchases and sales, presenting artworks, preparing catalogues.
  • Research & teaching: Conducting research, publishing, teaching, participating in conferences.
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