We are holding an open day for anyone interested in applying to the BA in the History of Art.  You are welcome to come and talk to staff and current students, go on a guided tour of the Institute and its facilities, and visit The Courtauld Gallery.

HOW TO BOOK

We have a limited number of places available on the open day, so it is essential to book your place.  To do so, please send an email to ugadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk giving the following information:


  • Your full name
  • Your complete address
  • A contact telephone number
  • An e-mail address where you can be reached
  • Whether you will be bringing a guest with you (due to space constraints, we ask that you bring only one guest)


EXPERIENCE STUDENT LIFE AT THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART

The Courtauld Institute of Art is the leading centre for the study of the history and conservation of art in the UK.  Students are regularly taught in the gallery, looking at works of art from our own renowned collections of Renaissance, Early Modern and Impressionist paintings and drawings, by our first rate teaching staff.  The Institute is located in Somerset House in central London, ideally located to give you access to museums, galleries, libraries, and other cultural institutions in and around London.


IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

Learn and refine skills that can be applied in many diverse areas of your study and future career, including: critical analytical skills, excellent communication skills, presentations skills, writing ability, research skills, time management ability and team working skills.


PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER

Completion of our BA could lead to openings in postgraduate study and research, teaching, curatorial work in galleries and museums and other careers in the heritage industry and commercial galleries and auction houses as well as in art publishing and journalism.


PROGRAMME

The open day is structured and will last from about 9:30am to 1:30pm.  We ask all guests to book in advance and to arrive at the set time to attend the programmed events.


HOW TO FIND US

For a map with directions, please click here.


Transport

Tube stations: Temple, Charing Cross, Embankment, Covent Garden, Holborn
Train stations: Charing Cross, Waterloo, Blackfriars

Transport for London’s online Journey Planner provides information on London Underground and Buses.

The National Rail Enquiries site provides travel information on rail travel throughout the UK.

The Eurostar site provides timetables and travel information for international services to and from St Pancras International.


Parking

The nearest NCPs are at Drury Lane and the South Bank Centre. Parking for disabled visitors can be booked in advance on 020 7845 4671.