Short Courses 2026

On campus and online

Lithograph of woman in an art deco style with arms outstretched. She is holding a cane and is in an all black dress. i William Nicholson, 'Sarah Bernhardt', date unknown, lithographic reproduction from coloured woodcut, The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust) © The Courtauld

Our Short Courses share the Courtauld’s expertise with anyone interested in art and art history. Courses present up-to-date art-historical thinking, often including our lecturers’ current research, and are led by experts chosen for their academic excellence, enthusiasm, and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences.

Taught both in person and online, and covering a global range of historical periods and art-historical themes, the Short Courses programme has much to offer to both newcomers to the subject and to participants with existing knowledge and interests. We mostly teach in small groups to facilitate discussion. The only pre-requisite to participation in our courses is a passion for the visual arts and for art history, along with a good command of the English language.

If you have any questions, please contact us at short.courses@courtauld.ac.uk

Our Programmes


Study Tours

Take part in one of our sought-after Study Tours which are celebrated for their scholarly excellence, conviviality and small group size

Summer School

On campus and online. Summer School 2026 features 24 intensive 5-day courses on a global range of topics from late classical to contemporary art

Showcasing Art History

On campus and online. This series shares the latest art-historical thinking and the Courtauld's excellence in teaching and research with the public

Saturday Study

Short, intensive and enjoyable events giving context to our temporary exhibitions or exploring themes suggested by our permanent collections

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