Applications for 2020/21 are now open
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. If you have any questions related to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on your application, please find further information here.
Application Links and Deadlines - 2020/21
Graduate Diploma in the History of Art
Late Applications Open
Initial Deadline: 20 April 2020
Apply Now
Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation of Easel Paintings
2020/21 Applications 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 2020 with a final decision on your application.
Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation of Easel Paintings-More Information
MA History of Art
Late Applications Open
Initial deadline 15th January 2020
There is no deadline for late applications, as long as places are available. If you apply after the initial deadline the options you apply for may fill before your application is considered.
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.
Please note that not all options interview.
Apply Now
MA in Curating the Art Museum
2020/21 Applications Closed
Deadline: 15 January 2020
You will typically hear back on the result of your application before the end of February 2020.
MA in Curating the Art Museum- More Information
MA in Buddhist Art: History and Conservation
Next Intake – 2021/22
The next intake will be for the 2021/22 academic year. This programme only admits new students every two years. Further information on the 2021/22 programme will follow in due course.
MA Buddhist Art: History and Conservation - More Information
MA in Conservation of Wall Painting
2020/21 Applications Closed
NOTE: If your application is successful to proceed to an interview stage, you will be asked to submit a writing sample of 1000-3000 word limit prior to your interview date. Interviews are currently scheduled on the 9th,10th, and 11th of March 2020 (TBC).
MA in Conservation of Wall Painting-More Information
PhD Research
2020/21 Applications Closed
Before you can submit a full PhD programme application and contact your preferred supervisor, you must send a pre-application email to pgadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk, alongside:
- Research Proposal Title
- Research Proposal Summary – 300 words (including which member of faculty you wish to ask to be your supervisor and why)
- CV
We will assess your pre-application and, if appropriate, discuss your proposal with your preferred supervisor before providing feedback. Should your pre-application be approved, you will be invited to submit a full programme application and provided with an application link to the main programme application portal.
You should aim to submit your pre-application at least a week in advance of the programme deadline below, though much earlier if possible.
Programme Application Deadline: 13 January 2020
After you have submitted a full programme application, you will be contacted before the end of April 2020 with a final decision about your application.
Most interviews will take place on 22 January 2020, though some may take place earlier if either the supervisor or applicant cannot make that date.
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.