Casita offers 133 Sotheby's Institute of Art student accommodation options and London student halls near the institution and around the city. The private halls London feature many room types and facilities. They have Wi-Fi, all-bills inclusive, on-site laundry, communal spaces, bike storage, and 24/7 Security and CCTV.
Why Study at Sotheby's Institute of Art
Since its founding in 1969, Sotheby's Institute has gathered a vast global network of diverse individuals, which continues to expand with each class. Over 2,500 students study at Sotheby's Institute each year, and many of them go on to work and network in every sector in the art world. The Master's degree alone has over 8,000 alumni, making it the world's largest and most powerful alumni network.
Despite being privately owned, the Institute maintains close ties with the auction house Sotheby's. The objective rigour required in higher education can now be combined with exclusive access to the world's largest art market.
A Sotheby's Institute experience includes a unique, firsthand study of the art world, from field study trips to behind-the-scenes visits and expert-led instruction, ensuring that students are well equipped with a depth of understanding, art historical scholarship, and business acumen relevant to today's art world.
Sotheby's Institute-London is part of Bedford Square, one of London's best-preserved Georgian squares, and is located in the heart of Bloomsbury. A private central garden is located in the square's heart and is only accessible to Institute students via a private key. A few minutes' walk will take you to Sotheby's auction house, the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Royal Academy of Arts. The Institute is also close to Mayfair, the traditional heart of London's art market, which is home to a plethora of dealers and galleries.
Departments and Divisions
Master’s Degree: Master's degree programmes emphasize hands-on learning outside of the classroom, exposing students to works of art through study trips to galleries, museums, auction houses, and private collections in London and throughout Europe. Four Master's Degree programs are offered in Art Business, Contemporary Art, Fine and Decorative Art and Design, Art Logistics, and Modern and Contemporary Asian Art.
All Master’s degree programs at Sotheby’s Institute in London are validated by The University of Manchester, the first and foremost of the English civic universities and part of the esteemed Russell Group.
Semester Study: Sotheby's Institute of Art—London offers a number of fifteen-week full-time programmes, as well as some part-time options. In the autumn and spring semesters, different subjects are offered, but each combines academic study with an insight into the professional art world and takes full advantage of London's rich cultural resources.
All Semester programs are validated by The University of Manchester, part of the esteemed Russell Group. Students who complete one full-time Semester programme will receive 60 undergraduate credits from the University of Manchester.
Sotheby's Institute of Art Student Accommodation
Despite the fact that the Institute does not arrange London student rooms for students, it collaborates with the University of London Housing Service (ULHS).
The ULHS maintains an online database of accommodation provided by registered landlords and letting agents, including group flats and houses, as well as rooms in shared flats and houses. ULHS strives to ensure that all landlords are trustworthy and asks them to sign a code of conduct. They also have short-term accommodation offers in their database as well as other information on short-stay options on their website, such as host families, private halls of residence, hostels, and hotels.
ULHS can advise you on where to look in London, how to find housing, and how to budget, among other things. They publish a London Student Housing Guide, which contains a wealth of useful information. The Institute also has copies available, which students can use during registration. ULHS also offers a contract checking service before you sign a lease with a landlord, and if you run into any problems, they can provide legal advice and support as needed. Contract reviews and legal advice are only provided by appointment.
Applicants who have made a deposit will have access to MySIA, which is the new student portal. MySIA is your one-stop shop for all things Sotheby's Institute, including information on how to register with the University of London Housing Services (ULHS). MySIA also has a discussion board where applicants can meet up with their peers to look for housing together.
Nearby Universities
University College London is just 6-minutes away from Sotheby's Institute of Art, the University of Westminster is 8-minutes away, and Regent’s University London is 11-minutes away.
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