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Buddhist Art - History and Conservation

The Courtauld Institute of Art
Tuition GBP 19,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2020-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Buddhist Art - History and Conservation at The Courtauld Institute of Art is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Buddhist Art - History and Conservation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 19,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Buddhist Art - History and Conservation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Key Tenets of Buddhism through its Arts
  2. History of Buddhist Art
  3. The Making and Conservation of Buddhist Art
  4. History of Buddhist Art
  5. The Making and Conservation of Buddhist Art
  6. Regional Buddhism or Codicology of Buddhist Manuscripts

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates should normally have at least an upper second honours degree, or an international equivalent recognised by the University of London (e.g. for US applicants a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above).


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The Courtauld Institute of Art directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The Courtauld Institute of Art

The Courtauld Institute of Art logo

The Courtauld Institute of Art

London, United Kingdom

The Courtauld Institute of Art is a self-governing college of the University of London specialising in the study of the history of art and conservation.

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2020-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months