The School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies examines cultural, artistic, intellectual and spiritual traditions that have shaped, and continue to shape, today's world.

The School offers a fascinating range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels which help you understand and appreciate some of the most important parts of our contemporary culture and its heritage.

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World-class research

The School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies has an active and productive research culture.

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Art History

Humans have used images to make sense of the world for millennia. Learn how to interpret art and images, and develop skills in research, analysis and writing.

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Available subjects

  • Art History
  • Museum and Heritage Studies

Classics

The legacies of ancient Greece and Rome are still with us today—in the language we speak, in our political systems and in our literature, arts and culture.

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Available subjects

  • Classical Studies
  • Greek
  • Latin

Study of Religion

Religion plays a major role in human experience, society, and culture. Learn about the nature and history of religions, and the role they play in the world we live in today.

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Available subjects

  • Study of Religion

The David Carson-Parker Collection

The David Carson-Parker Collection was donated to the University’s Classics programme, and contains ancient artefacts dating back to the seventh century BCE.
Peter Brunt

University academic curates major exhibit

Victoria University of Wellington's Senior Lecturer in Art History, Dr Peter Brunt has co-curated the United Kingdom's first major show to explore Oceanic art,
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Why Religious Studies?

Katie-Jayne Boardman finds "Religious Studies courses are enriching, challenging and wonderful opportunities for growth'.