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Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London: Graduate Diploma in the History of Art
| Institution | Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London |
|---|---|
| Department | History of Art |
| Web | http://www.courtauld.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02039477673 |
| Study type | Taught |
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
Summary
The Graduate Diploma is a concentrated form of the undergraduate degree and gives graduates of other disciplines the opportunity to transfer their existing skills to the study of Art History.
Through ‘Foundations’ modules, which run in two parts across the Autumn and Spring semesters, you will gain a broad overview of art historical themes and methods. Alongside this, you will take a ‘Constellations’ module each semester, devoted to looking in greater depth at a theme and/or period in the History of Art. Finally, you will also write a 5,000- word assessed essay, which allows you to explore a particular issue and develop your individual research skills.
The teaching is a mixture of lectures (with up to 100 students) and seminars in groups of 10–15 students.
The programme is supported by a personal tutor and by study sessions and workshops on topics such as reading art historical texts and essay writing. Students have access to all that The Courtauld has to offer, including world-class events run by the Research Forum, careers events and one-to-one sessions with professional writers.
In addition to the compulsory elements of the programme, you are welcome to attend lectures from other programmes, including the other Constellations options and ‘Frameworks’, which provides a challenging introduction to art historical methodologies, ranging from biography, formalism and iconology to Marxism, psychoanalysis and postcolonial theory.
The Diploma is particularly suitable for people coming back into higher education after a period away, or those who want to gain a broad overview of the possibilities of Art History before moving on to more specialised study. It provides a rigorous and solid foundation for further postgraduate study, and many graduates from the programme continue to MA study at The Courtauld or elsewhere. Others go on to careers in the art world, such as art education or publishing, or combine skills and knowledge from a previous career with Art History to take an entirely new path. There are others who take the Diploma purely for their own satisfaction and personal development.
Whatever your motivation, you will become part of a diverse and rich cohort, ready to share experiences and knowledge in a way that fosters high levels of engagement, academic achievement and a unique sense of community that often long outlasts the taught programme itself.
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | BUK qualifications : Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1 in their Bachelor’s degree, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Overseas qualification: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above). Please note that applicants are invited to interview on a case-by-case basis. English language requirements: If your first language is not English, we require proof of English language proficiency –please see the English Language Requirements page. |
| Location | Courtauld Institute of Art Vernon Square Penton Rise London WC1X 9EW |
Fees
| EU | 27700 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 27700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Are you interested in exploring Art History? Are you looking to combine your skills and knowledge from a previous career or discipline with the art world? Or keen to study art history out of pure interest and personal development?
The Graduate Diploma is a concentrated form of the undergraduate degree and gives graduates of other disciplines the opportunity to apply their existing skills to the study of Art History. The curriculum offers teaching across an unrivalled breadth of periods and cultures. You will have the opportunity to study art and architecture from late antiquity to the present, and from across the globe: from Byzantium to the Early Modern Islamic World, from Medieval and Renaissance Europe from the Buddhist Arts of Asia, to Contemporary China to Black Art Histories.
Our teachers are researchers at the cutting edge of their areas of specialism and they share their knowledge, discoveries and ideas with you in seminars, lectures, gallery visits and tutorials. The modules we teach are directly shaped by the tutor’s research and partly for that reason change from year to year – modules outlined below are therefore indicative of subjects that may be on offer.
The Courtauld Graduate Diploma in the History of Art is designed to equip students who hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent in another discipline with the broad art historical knowledge and transferable skills needed to engage critically with art historical debates, transition into a career in the arts, or undertake further post-graduate study.
The programme is supported by a personal tutor and by study sessions and workshops on topics such as reading art historical texts and essay writing. Students have access to all that the Courtauld has to offer, including world-class events run by the Research Forum, careers events and one-to-one sessions with professional writers. In addition to the compulsory elements of the programme, you are welcome to attend lectures from other programmes, including other optional modules which range across art historical periods and approaches to the discipline.
The Graduate Diploma can be taken either as a full-time nine-month programme over two semesters, or part-time over two years (four semesters). Part-time students are required to attend in-person two days each week for discussion classes and seminars; lectures may be watched remotely.
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK qualifications: Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1 in their Bachelor’s degree. Overseas qualification: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above). English language requirements: If your first language is not English, we require proof of English language proficiency –please see the English Language Requirements page. We welcome applicants with other forms of academic and relevant professional experience. Please note that applicants may be invited to interview on a case-by-case basis. Applications: Please see How to Apply page for information. Please note: Due to VISA restrictions, it is not possible for those who require a Student VISA to study with us to undertake this programme part-time. For VISA related queries, please contact international@courtauld.ac.uk. |
| Location | Courtauld Institute of Art Vernon Square Penton Rise London WC1X 9EW |
Fees
| EU | 27700 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 15500 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 27700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The Graduate Diploma is a concentrated form of the undergraduate degree and gives graduates of other disciplines the opportunity to transfer their existing skills to the study of Art History.
Through ‘Foundations’ modules, which run in two parts across the Autumn and Spring semesters, you will gain a broad overview of art historical themes and methods. Alongside this, you will take a ‘Constellations’ module each semester, devoted to looking in greater depth at a theme and/or period in the History of Art. Finally, you will also write a 5,000- word assessed essay, which allows you to explore a particular issue and develop your individual research skills.
The teaching is a mixture of lectures (with up to 100 students) and seminars in groups of 10–15 students.
The programme is supported by a personal tutor and by study sessions and workshops on topics such as reading art historical texts and essay writing. Students have access to all that The Courtauld has to offer, including world-class events run by the Research Forum, careers events and one-to-one sessions with professional writers.
In addition to the compulsory elements of the programme, you are welcome to attend lectures from other programmes, including the other Constellations options and ‘Frameworks’, which provides a challenging introduction to art historical methodologies, ranging from biography, formalism and iconology to Marxism, psychoanalysis and postcolonial theory.
The Diploma is particularly suitable for people coming back into higher education after a period away, or those who want to gain a broad overview of the possibilities of Art History before moving on to more specialised study. It provides a rigorous and solid foundation for further postgraduate study, and many graduates from the programme continue to MA study at The Courtauld or elsewhere. Others go on to careers in the art world, such as art education or publishing, or combine skills and knowledge from a previous career with Art History to take an entirely new path. There are others who take the Diploma purely for their own satisfaction and personal development.
Whatever your motivation, you will become part of a diverse and rich cohort, ready to share experiences and knowledge in a way that fosters high levels of engagement, academic achievement and a unique sense of community that often long outlasts the taught programme itself.
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | BUK qualifications : Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1 in their Bachelor’s degree, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Overseas qualification: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above). Please note that applicants are invited to interview on a case-by-case basis. English language requirements: If your first language is not English, we require proof of English language proficiency –please see the English Language Requirements page. |
| Location | Courtauld Institute of Art Vernon Square Penton Rise London WC1X 9EW |
Fees
| EU | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 13700 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 13700 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 13700 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 13700 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
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