Sotheby’s Institute of Art Gap Year in London offers a cultural and arts-focused immersion and unrivaled opportunity for curious students to explore London and the art world. The program is designed for students ages 18 – 21 and is offered in 6-week and 12-week full-time residential terms. Through structured trips, expert-led tours, technical studies, and unparalleled workshops, students are introduced to creativity, culture, business, and opportunity in the historic, cosmopolitan, and thriving capital city of London.
The Gap year includes visits to some of London’s major cultural venues (including the British Museum, Tate Modern, the Historic Royal Palaces and Barbican Centre), as well as workshops led by experienced professionals in the public and commercial art world (including auctioneers, gallerists, curators, artists, private collectors).
Session 1: Feb – Mar
Session 2: Apr – May
Sessions 1 + 2: Feb – May (incl. 1-week break between sessions)
Tuition*
Session 1: £11,000 (incl. 3-day Edinburgh trip)
Session 2: £13,500 (incl. 1-week Venice trip + 1-week Paris trip)
Session 1 + 2: £22,500 (incl. all trips + 1-week break between sessions)
*Housing included