Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art

UK

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What will I learn?

The SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art at SOAS University of London offers a unique programme renowned for its excellence.

We lead you on a journey of object-based study through lectures and contributions from a wide range of leading scholars, curators, and art market professionals. We have a formal association with the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, which allows us to offer exceptional access to the collections and curatorial expertise of both institutions.

The Postgraduate Diploma will appeal to all those with a serious interest in Asian art, regardless of your personal, professional or academic background. It is also a proven pathway to further postgraduate study in Asian art and careers in museums, the commercial art world and academia.

Which department am I in?

History

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£22,200.00 (24,18,828) per year
Accomodation- Wood Green Hall Single room £170-£155 Per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2025

Venue

SOAS, University of London

Thornhaugh Street,

Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£22,200.00 (24,18,828) per year
Accomodation- Wood Green Hall Single room £170-£155 Per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

SOAS, University of London

Thornhaugh Street,

Russell Square,

Camden,

Greater London,

WC1H 0XG, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Candidates are expected to hold a good undergraduate degree in any subject or equivalent experience. Prior knowledge of Asian art history or archaeology is not a requirement, though candidates are expected to have an interest in the area. Students whose first language is not English need to have IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all subscores. TOEFL IBT - 95 overall with 23 in writing, 20 in other subscores.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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