Applications for Postgraduate Programmes starting 2019/0 will open by mid-November 2018.
Before starting your application, please ensure that you read and refer to the following three sets of information. You can then access our Online Application System by selecting the relevant "Apply Now” link from the table of courses, below.
Application Links and Deadlines - 2018/9
Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation of Easel Paintings
Applications are now closed.
NOTE: All interviews for the Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation of Easel Paintings are held on-site, as manual dexterity and colour vision tests will be conducted to determine your suitability for the course. No offers will be made without interview. The Courtauld is not able to compensate applicants for travel expenses associated with interview.
You will be contacted before the end of March 2018 with a final decision on your application.
Information about the programme
MA History of Art
Applications are now closed
Applications submitted after the initial deadline are not guaranteed priority when being reviewed by option tutors.
Applicants are asked to list up to three selected MA options, with Option 1 being the first preference, Option 2 as second preference, etc. Choices will be considered in order of preference. You can also indicate whether or not you would like to be considered in the MA History of Art Clearing process, though only if you have previously indicated all 3 preferences.
Please note that not all options interview – you may be contacted for an interview anytime between early February 2018 and mid-March 2018, though may also be assessed without interview. Skype interviews can be arranged if you do not live in London.
Information about the programme
MA in Curating the Art Museum
Applications have now closed
5pm GMT 8 January 2018
Interview will be held mid-February 2018.
Skype interviews can be arranged if you do not live in London.
Information about the programme
MA in Buddhist Art: History and Conservation
Next Intake – 2019/0
This programme only admits students every two years – the next intake will be for the 2019/0 academic year.
MA Buddhist Art: History and Conservation
MA in Conservation of Wall Painting
Next Intake – 2020/1
This programme only admits students every three years – the next intake will be for the 2020/1 academic year.
MA in Conservation of Wall Painting
PhD Research
Applications have now closed
Applicants should contact their proposed supervisor prior to submitting an application – your application is unlikely to be successful if you have not discussed your research proposal prior to submission. You will be contacted before the end of April 2018 with a final decision about your application.
Please note that students requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK cannot study part-time.
Information about the programmeSupport for students
Financial support for undergraduates
Information about loans, grants and bursaries to support you during your undergraduate study at The Courtauld.
Financial support for undergraduatesFunding and scholarships for postgraduates
Thanks to the generosity of many donors The Courtauld has a number of scholarships to support MA and PhD students, which may cover fees and/or maintenance.
Funding and scholarships for postgraduatesWidening participation
We are committed to widening participation at The Courtauld and to higher education in general.