1. An introduction to BA (Hons) History of Art at The Courtauld
Dr Jo Applin
Head of BA Admissions

2. BA (Hons) History of Art
300 + applications
Intake circa 75 students
Expert coverage of a wide-range of art history from antiquity to the present
Geographical range extends from Byzantium to early modern Islamic world and Renaissance Europe to contemporary China.
Courtauld BA degree is uniquely designed to give you the opportunity to engage with the full breadth of art history, while also specialising in areas of particular interest.
Focus on small group teaching
Commitment to close examination of individual works
YEAR 1
Foundations course - provides a broad coverage of the history of art
2 x Topic Courses - first-hand study of original works of art (groups of 8-10)
Language course (normally French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Mandarin)

3. Year Two Autumn and Spring terms: Frameworks for Interpretation
introduction to key methodologies that inform art historical interpretation
2 x 1hr lecture and 1 x 2hr discussion class in alternating weeks
Constellations courses
Investigate art history through examination of a specific historical movement, geographic region or artistic medium
Constellation lectures (2 x 1.5hr per week). Max of 15 students.
Constellation seminars (1x 2hr small-group seminar classes per week)
Students are encouraged to attend 2x further lectures per week
Summer term: 4,000-word assessed essay and end of year exams

4. Year Three Autumn and Spring terms: Lessons in Interpretation
Builds on critical knowledge acquired in Frameworks for Interpretation through intense engagement with individual case studies
2 x 1hr lecture and 1 x 2hr discussion class in alternating weeks
Special Options
small group seminars designed to engage with materials and methods at an advanced-level to equip students for further study or research
2 x 2hr seminar classes per week
Constellations lectures - students are encouraged to attend up to 3 x lectures
Summer term: Complete research and writing up of a 5,000-word essay. This is an opportunity for you to carry out detailed research in an area you are passionate about.

5. Entry requirements A-levels
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Diploma with two A grades at A-Level alongside the Core Certificate at Level 3.
Standard offer is AAB (excluding General Studies)
Admissions tutors are flexible on subjects studied,
International Baccalaureate - a minimum 35 points, including a score of at least 6 in Group 1, 3 and 6.
Where a student is completing two A-Levels in practical art subjects, a fourth A-Level is required to accommodate for overlap of course content.
Cambridge Pre-U - D3, D3, M2 in three Principal Subjects
GCSE - Grade A-C in a European language is desirable but not required.
BTECH – DDM
Scottish Highers - AAAAB or AAABB, usually supplemented by two or more Advanced Highers. Offers made to candidates on the basis of the Advanced Higher subjects are likely to be set at AA for two subjects, and AAB for three subjects.
Access to Humanities Diploma at Level 3 (39 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit).
English language - please refer to website

6. Admissions process Application
UCAS (ucas.com) application deadline 15 Jan 2018
All students must apply by this deadline (including international)
Selection
Assessed on academic potential and achievement
Demonstrate an interest in visual culture in personal statement
If you are accepted, you will be invited to a post-offer day at The Courtauld

7. Contact us
The Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN T: +44 (0) E: