Postgraduate Taught Courses
The Graduate Diploma is a concentrated form of the undergraduate degree and gives graduates of other disciplines the opportunity to transfer their skills to the study of history of art.
This unique one-year MA is offered by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Art and Conservation at The Courtauld. It combines teaching in the key tenets of Buddhism, the history of Buddhist art, and the making and conservation of Buddhist art.
Studying for the MA History of Art at The Courtauld is a rewarding experience and an excellent gateway to working in the art sector or undertaking further study in the discipline.
Studying for the MA Curating the Art Museum is an excellent entry point for a career in museums and galleries.
Studying for the MA in Conservation of wall painting at The Courtauld is a unique experience and graduates are well-equipped to enter any of the varied aspects of the conservation profession across the world.
The conservation of paintings is an inter-disciplinary subject and is open to graduates in art, art history or the natural sciences.
Research Degrees
The Courtauld is an excellent centre for pursuing research in the history of art. Our research facilities are exceptional, including The Courtauld Gallery, the book library and picture libraries, and access to other resources across London and beyond.
Experience The Courtauld for Yourself
You are warmly invited to attend one our upcoming Open Days at the Courtauld Institute to find out more about our courses.
We treat our students as adults and value their active participation in classes. The Courtauld is not a production line; we will give you the opportunity to be yourself, to hone your interests and discover for yourself what you'd like to research.
The Courtauld was the only History of Art department in the UK to be awarded a top 5* grade in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, and was ranked second nationally for History of Art in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise and first for History and History of Art in the Guardian's 2011 University Guide.