Application Portal | Cultural Leaders Programme 2025

Cultural Leaders Programme

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for Culture& x Sotheby’s Institute of Art Cultural Leaders Programme.

Apply by 12noon Sunday 16 March 2025 for September 2025 entry to Sotheby’s Institute of Art's prestigious one-year, full-time Master’s programmes:

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Last name*

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Are you eligible for UK home fee status?*
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You are only eligible to apply if you are entitled to UK “home” fee status. Further information can be found here.
Certificate and Transcript*

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(Please name the file: FirstName_SecondName_CT, e.g. Jumoke_Powell_CT)

ⓘ Showing completion of undergraduate degree with at least a Lower Second Class Honours. Where an applicant has not yet finished the course, a provisional transcript with marks to date showing they are on track to meet the requirement is acceptable. We would then require the final transcript and certificate confirming completion of the degree ahead of registration in September.
Personal Statement*

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ⓘ Up to 1,000 words in length – this should articulate the applicant’s interest in and suitability for the Cultural Leaders Programme and any relevant academic or art related experience.
Writing Sample*

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ⓘ Either a paper or assignment of between 1–3,000 words (max) from an art history or art related course or an original piece of writing (prompts below).
MA Contemporary Art and MA Fine and Decorative Art and Design applicants:

A gallery/museum/exhibition review written as if it were to be published in an art publication or website (1,000 words minimum).

MA Art Business applicants:

A critical review of the last 12 months’ significant events in the art market, using and quoting from any available online sources (1,000 words minimum).
CV*

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Scan or Photo of Passport ID page*

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Two Letters of Recommendation*

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Two letters of recommendation from an academic or professional contact. Candidates who graduated more than 2 years prior to applying can present two professional references if they are no longer in contact with the faculty.
Equality & Diversity Form*

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ⓘ Download the Equality & Diversity form here.

(Please name the file: FirstName_SecondName_EDF, e.g. Jumoke_Powell_EDF)
Thank you for your interest in the programme.

We will contact you about the progress of your application using the email you supplied.
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