Why study at The Courtauld?
At The Courtauld, you will study with leading academics and expert conservators and curators to get hands-on experience and really immerse yourself into the diverse study area that is Art History. Throughout, you’ll work with and learn from like-minded peers from around the globe, people as passionate about art and art history as you.
The Courtauld cares for one of the UK’s finest art collections, including paintings and drawings by Van Gogh, Monet and Seurat alongside works by Reubens, Cranach and others. The Library is a major international research collection of 200,000 art historical books and journals and 60,000+ exhibition catalogues, and several million ebooks, online articles, and digital images.
From cutting-edge facilities to world-leading faculty who are experts in their fields and a strong support network, we aim to ensure that you get the most out of this interdisciplinary, research-intensive graduate programme.
You’ll be part of the University of London and have access to King’s College London.
Studying at The Courtauld offers a unique experience in London. As a student with us, you will have the opportunity to study in a small, world-class, art-focused institution within the heart of the city.
University of London
As a part of the University of London confederation, you will also be part of a community of over 250,000 students and have access to various benefits and opportunities. This includes access to important facilities, including the Senate House Library (as well as Bloom@Senate House). You’ll also have access to the University of London Housing Service and be able to join a wealth of clubs and societies including sailing, swimming, athletics, rowing, and more.
“I was quite lucky; The Courtauld is a great place to study, and it was also part of the University of London, so I could join their boat club. I was very determined that one wouldn’t affect the other. I was very, very organised.”
Emily Craig, Gold Medal Winner, Lightweight Women’s Double Sculls, Paris Olympics, 2024
King’s College London
The Courtauld has a groundbreaking strategic relationship with King’s College, London, in recognition of our mutual commitment to excellence and a shared recognition of the role that the arts and culture play in Higher Education in the UK.
This relationship offers our students many benefits to further enrich their experience at The Courtauld. For some of our taught courses, students can take modules within the KCL curriculum as part of their degrees. All students have access to KCL campuses, libraries, bars and leisure spaces across London, and enjoy KCL Sport and Wellness, including gyms, BeActive, and NHS Health Centre.