Program Overview
The Photography 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 Photography 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 24,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Photography programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Navigating the Art World \x96 Shared Core Curriculum
- Contemporary Art Histories
- Debates in Contemporary Art
- Photography: Image and Power (1968\x96Now)
- Curating Contemporary Art
- Performance Art
- Photography and its Markets
- Art and Authentication
- Contemporary Design and its Markets
- The International Art World: Public Sectors
- The Market for Antiquities and Old Masters
- Strategic Management and the Art World
- Emerging Markets
- Ethics, Law and the Art Trade
- Contemporary Chinese Art
- Court and Literati Painting in East Asia
- East Asian Ceramics
- Curating Asian Art
- Work Placement (accredited internship)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required Documentation
- Academic transcripts/mark sheets from all post-secondary academic institutions attended.
- Two letters of academic reference.\xc2\xa0
- Personal Statement\xc2\xa0(max 1000 words).\xc2\xa0
- 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
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.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months