Overview

About Buddhist Art History and Conservation at The Courtauld Institute of Art

You will obtain widely transferrable research and practical skills, and sensitivity to world cultures and religions. The objective of the MA is to address the issue of the preservation — through appreciation, continuing use and conservation — of the vast heritage of Buddhist art worldwide, drawing on key sites where The Courtauld has been involved in conservation. The preservation of Buddhist art requires an appreciation of Buddhism as a religion, and the ways in which Buddhist belief, practice, patronage and social role have influenced artistic expression. You will receive essential grounding in conservation and art history reflecting diverse traditions of Buddhism, in objects of all kinds, in collections and in sites. Visits to collections and sites are central to the degree.

The degree is taught by leading specialists in Conservation and Buddhist Art. Teaching focuses on theoretical and ethical frameworks for the conservation of Buddhist art, and methods for assessing risk and implementing preventive measures that underpin sustainable conservation. Following formal teaching in semester 1 and 2, you will undertake an independent research project on an aspect of conservation or art history in the summer term. The 12-month MA is enriched through courses with graduate students majoring in Conservation and Art History.

The Courtauld MA provides you with outstanding tailored support and supervision to help you to realise your full academic potential and to go on to flourish in your career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Buddhism

Conservation

Art History

Buddhism

Art Historical Survey of Buddhist Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement / Research Proposal

Written Work Sample

Academic Transcripts

Academic References

CV / Resume

English Language Requirements (if applicable)

Passport

ID Photo

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15200 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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Overview

About Buddhist Art History and Conservation at The Courtauld Institute of Art

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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