Course summary
Become an art business expert through the in-depth exploration of art markets and management. MA in Art Business was the first program of its kind and our innovative curriculum continues to set the industry standard today. This MA offers a unique opportunity to study the art market right at the hub of the cultural and commercial art world: London. It provides students with an academic but highly practical understanding of those areas considered most important by art world professionals and employers: finance and management; law and ethics; and global art market dynamics. The MA in Art Business provides students with the necessary theories and skills to enable them to develop both a critical and practical understanding of art business. Students are also equipped with the necessary mathematical skills to enable them to engage in sophisticated financial analysis and business planning. Graduates of this program will thus emerge with the ability to place the art object within both its aesthetic and commercial context, and to discuss the legal and ethical implications of its historical provenance and current location. Highlights Experiential learning Visits and international study trips are significant learning events, with the travel, seeing the art in situ and informal access to tutors serving to intensify the experience. Unique and specific projects Curating, cataloging, marketing, and selling an art exhibition in St Ives art colony, Cornwall with Alicia Livingstone Gallery, and an optional semester three project allowing the opportunity to work with emerging artists. Renowned and inspiring speakers Previous speakers have included Sebastian Fahey (Managing Director for Sotheby’s Europe, Middle East and Asia); Anna Kuznetsova (MAAB alumna and Managing Director of A-Conscious Tech Dutch Art Investment Fund); Tot Taylor (Art Collector/Dealer and Former Curator of Riflemaker Contemporary Art, Soho); Kami Gahiga (MAAB alumna and African Art Advisor); and Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo (Italian Contemporary Art Collector, Foundation Director and Philanthropist). Exposure to innovative techniques Gamification of art valuation strategies in collaboration with ArtTactic Forecaster for training students. Privileged access to the Art World Privileged networking opportunities throughout the year with art world players including dealers, auction specialists, collectors, artists, art advisors, investors, art logisticians and art insurers.
How to apply
International applicants
- International applicants who are unsure whether their overall mark is equivalent to a Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office before applying. - A valid English language proficiency exam (required for all international students (EU included): A minimum overall score of IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL IBT 100 or Pearsons PTE Academic 65 must be achieved. We also accept a number of additional Secure English Language tests. Please contact the Admissions Team for guidance if you are planning to take (or have completed) another test. *Please note if you are from, or completed an undergraduate degree in, an English-speaking country, you may be exempt from the need to provide additional evidence of your English language ability. Please visit our FAQ section for detailed guidance on this.
Entry requirements
All MA and Postgraduate Diploma applicants are required to have completed a BA degree or its equivalent. Students in their final undergraduate year may apply for admission and will be required to provide proof of graduation prior to registration. For students whose first language is not English the Institute requires certification of English language competence. We accept IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent for Semester and Four-Week Summer Programs. If you have been taught in English for two years or more, it may be possible to waive the English language Proficiency Exam, upon review of your application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £31600 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £31600 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £31600 | Whole course |
| Wales | £31600 | Whole course |
| EU | £40769 | Whole course |
| International | £40769 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
**Home**
**Total Programme Fee:** £31,600 (includes deposit of £3,000.00) plus travel fee (see below)
**International**
**Total Programme Fee:** £40,769 (includes deposit of £3,000) plus travel fee (see below)
*Circumstances that may entitle you to a “home” fee status include:
- you have settled or pre-settled status under the UK’s EU Settlement Scheme
- you are from the Republic of Ireland and living in the UK prior to December 31, 2020
- you are British but live in the EU
- you hold dual citizenship with the UK and live in the UK
Travel Fee: £3,900
Travel fees are mandatory. They cover all mandatory study trips outside of London, including transportation from the departure hub (airport or train station) to the destination, and all transportation, entry tickets and 3 or 4 star accommodation at the destination during the trip. Where the accommodation includes breakfast, this is covered by the fee. Otherwise all expenses for meals and other costs are the responsibility of the student.
Provider information
Sotheby's Institute of Art (London)
30 Bedford Square
Bloomsbury
WC1B 3EE