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Tuition GBP 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The East Asian Art at Sotheby\xc2\xb4s Institute of Art is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 arts & design. 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 East Asian Art 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the East Asian Art programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Navigating the Art World \x96 Shared Core Curriculum
  2. Modern Asian Art
  3. Contemporary Asian Art
  4. Court and Literati Painting of East Asia
  5. East Asian Ceramics: Court, Domestic and Trade
  6. Curating Asian Art
  7. Contemporary Chinese Art: Process, Medium and Critical Practice
  8. Art and Authentication
  9. Contemporary Design and its Markets
  10. The International Art World: Public Sectors
  11. The Market for Antiquities and Old Masters
  12. Strategic Management and the Art World
  13. Emerging Markets
  14. Ethics, Law and the Art Trade
  15. Curating Contemporary Art
  16. Performance Art
  17. Photography: Image and Power
  18. Photography and its Markets

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required Documentation

  • Academic transcripts/mark sheets\xc2\xa0from all post-secondary academic institutions attended.
  • Two letters of academic reference.
  • Personal Statement (max 1000 words).
  • A writing sample.\xc2\xa0
  • A CV/resume that includes all relevant art related background.
  • English language proficiency exam.\xc2\xa0
  • An Interview.\xc2\xa0
  • A non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 (GBP).

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Sotheby\xc2\xb4s 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 Sotheby's Institute of Art

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Sotheby's Institute of Art

London, United Kingdom

Sotheby's Institute of Art is a private, for-profit college in London and New York City. It is a subsidiary of Sotheby's fine art dealers.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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