Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Art Business at Kingston School of Art is the only antiques and fine art course accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for entry as a probationer practitioner, and its curriculum is uniquely focused.
- Partnership with the Kingston Business School allows you access to cutting-edge business thinking combining the creative culture of an art school with testing in real world contexts.
- On-site visits, and behind-the-scenes tours with major galleries such as Hauser & Wirth, Pace and Gagosian and emerging entrepreneurs such as DKUK – a hairdresser and gallerist in flourishing Peckham. Optional overseas study trips to supplement classroom learning
- Volunteer opportunities at the annual Art Business Conference in London, allowing you to network with art world professionals and learn about the latest developments in the trade.
- Business and Art
- History of the Art Market
- Objects Analysis and Valuation
Modules
Example modules: Business and Art; History of the Art Market; Object Analysis and Valuation. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: 100% coursework.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
Entry requirements
Applicants should: hold a 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in any discipline; and preferably have either a degree qualification related to the subject material or a proven knowledge and interest in the subject demonstrated through, for example, work experience. We welcome applications from mature applicants with proven relevant professional experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £22800 | Year 1 |
England | £13500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £13500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £13500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £13500 | Year 1 |
International | £22800 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ