Frequently Asked Questions: Programme Options

1. When does the semester begin?

2. What are the class sizes?

3. Are there part-time courses available?

4. Will my grades be affected if I do not attend the Study Visits, which is part of the MA Programmes?

5. Can I extend the deadline for the submission of my assignments?

6. Will my attendance for the lectures affect my grades?

7. Can I study 1 semester in Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore and transfer to Sotheby’s Institute of Art – London/ New York to complete the rest of the semester? Are there extra costs involved?

8. Can we extend our stay during our Study Visits to overseas?

9. Are there any exams after our studies with Sotheby's Institute of Art – Singapore before we are awarded our Master's Degree?

10. Are we able to do distant/ online learning/ lectures for the programmes offered by Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore?


1. When does the semester begin?
The Fall semester / Semester 1 runs from Early September to Mid December. The Spring semester / Semester 2 runs from Mid January to Late April.

2. What are the class sizes?
There are approximately 20-30 students on the MAAB programme; and 15-20 students on the MACA programme.

3. Are there part-time courses available?
Yes, the Institute in Singapore has just started a 2-year MA Art Business programme which allows students the flexibility of spreading the 8 compulsory modules over 2 years, with an additional 4 months to complete the dissertation.

4. Will my grades be affected if I do not attend theStudy Visits, which is part of the MA Programmes?
Yes, study visits are a compulsory part of the programme

5. Can I extend the deadline for the submission of my assignments?
No, no extensions are granted, except in the case of medical issues.

6. Will my attendance for the lectures affect my grades?
Yes, a minimum attendance of 90% is required by Singapore regulations. Failure to attend for 90% of the programme could result in expulsion from the programme and the cancellation of the student pass if held.

7. Can I study 1 semester in Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore and transfer to Sotheby’s Institute of Art – London/ New York to complete the rest of the semester? Are there extra costs involved?
We are currently working on a plan to allow this. please contact us directly to find out he current status.

8. Can we extend our stay during our Study Visits to overseas?
Yes this is allowed, but all costs incurred will be charged by the student.

9. Are there any exams after our studies with Sotheby's Institute of Art – Singapore before we are awarded our Master's Degree?
No, the programme is assessed by assignment and dissertation.

10. Are we able to do distant/ online learning/ lectures for the programmes offered by Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore?
No, at the moment this is not possible.

More information?
Please e-mail: info.sg@sothebysinstitute.com
or call us on tel: +65 6305 2600.