How to apply

Entry Requirements
All postgraduate programmes (Master’s Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas) require the completion of a BA degree or equivalent, with a major or minor in Art History. Exceptions to the undergraduate art history requirement can be made, based upon an applicant's experience in the visual arts or the relevance of other areas of study.

For entry onto a Semester Programme, you do not need a degree.

If you would like to discuss your qualifications, please feel free to contact with the Institute’s Registrar, Venetia Hill-Perkins, in London by e-mail at v.hill-perkins@sothebysinstitute.com or phone at +44 (0)20 7462 3201, before submitting an application.

Transcripts
Transcripts are required for entry onto one of our Master’s Degrees or Postgraduate Diplomas. Transcripts are not required for entry onto one of our Semester Programmes. Please forward your official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate-level programmes attended directly to the Institute's Registrar from your college or university.

The minimum requirements for all postgraduate programmes are fluent written and spoken English to British Council IELTS level 7 or TOEFL 250 (computer-based test) or TOEFL 100 (internet-based test) or equivalent.

Interviews are held in London throughout the year and can also be conducted by telephone. The Institute's Admissions Manager will contact you to arrange your interview.

UK Visa Applications
In line with the new UK Border Agency rules all non-EU students must now apply for a Tier 4 Points Based System General Adult student visa, details of which can be found at: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf29pbsstudent

Please note that visas must be applied for in your home country and NOT once you have arrived in the UK.