BA History of Art

BA History of Art is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Courtauld Institute of Art in London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years (full time), with intakes in Apply through UCAS; see the course page for the start date.

Courtauld Institute of Art is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £32,000 a year, about ₹39 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly £96,000 (≈ ₹1.17 crore) before any yearly increase.

2027/28 Overseas fee for new entrants; fees may rise in later years

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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General entry requirements at Courtauld Institute of Art for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Indian applicants need the Standard 12 Indian School Certificate with 90% or above from CISCE or CBSE.
• Alternatively, one completed year of a bachelor's degree at an Indian university recognised by the Courtauld, with an average of 75% or First Class.
• The UK typical offer is AAA to ABB at A level; no particular subjects are required. Apply through UCAS.

For this course: IELTS Academic (UKVI) 7.0 with at least 6.5 in Reading and Writing.

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This course starts in: Apply through UCAS; see the course page for the start date.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• IELTS Academic (UKVI) or Cambridge C1/C2 result, or a medium-of-instruction letter
• Personal statement and references
• Portfolio (Conservation of Wall Paintings)

• "Art for All" MA Scholarship

  Any full-time taught MA

  Value: £15,500 each; up to ten awarded (2025 entry round)

  Open to Home and Overseas students. Aimed at academically strong students from under-represented groups. One scholarship form covers all taught-programme awards; check the page for the current deadline.

  Official page

• Dr Lee MacCormick Edwards Scholarship

  MA History of Art

  Value: £5,000 per student; three students (2025 entry round)

  Overseas students only (ordinarily resident outside the UK).

  Official page

• Alumni loyalty discount

  Postgraduate

  Value: 10% off tuition fees

  Graduates of the Courtauld, as stated on the MA course pages.

  Official page

The Courtauld Institute of Art is a small, specialist college of the University of London. It teaches and researches the history, conservation, curation and business of art, and describes its faculty as the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. It also runs the Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House.

Indian students look at the Courtauld for a focused art history BA, one-year MAs in History of Art and Curating, and rare three-year conservation MAs. Classes are small and London's museums are on the doorstep. Fees are high for the UK: £32,000 for the BA and £36,600 to £38,350 a year for the MAs in 2027/28. English requirements are also strict (IELTS 7.0), and TOEFL is not accepted.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in the UK

• BA (Hons) Animation ProductionArts University Bournemouth3 years full time (up to 5 with foundation and placement years) · £19,950 / year
• BA (Hons) Games Art and DesignArts University Bournemouth3 or 4 years (full time) · £19,950 / year
• BA (Hons) Film ProductionArts University Bournemouth3 years full time (up to 5 with foundation and placement years) · £19,950 / year
• BA (Hons) Game Arts & AnimationArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Graphic DesignArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year
• BA (Hons) Film & Screen ArtsArts University Plymouth3 years full time (4 with Integrated Foundation Year) · £18,000 / year

More courses at Courtauld Institute of Art

• MA History of Art9 months (full time) · £36,600 / year
• MA Curating12 months (full time) · £38,350 / year
• Graduate Diploma in the History of Art9 months (full time); part time is not open to Student visa holders · £32,000 / year
• MA Conservation of Easel Paintings3 years (full time) · £38,350 / year
• MA Conservation of Wall Paintings3 years (full time) · £38,350 / year
• PhD Programme (History of Art)Full-time research degree · £27,800 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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