King’s and The Courtauld Institute of Art have today announced a new strategic relationship which will provide further opportunities for working together and in new areas of academic and educational collaboration, with the development of co-convened Masters courses, undergraduate module sharing, co-supervision of postgraduate research and interdisciplinary research opportunities.

King’s and The Courtauld will jointly develop innovative postgraduate courses over a 10-year period. Postgraduate provision will also include Executive Education, Continuous Professional Development and Short Courses and both organisations have committed to joint supervision of PhDs. The relationship will also enhance the student experience, with students gaining access to services and activities across both institutions.

The Courtauld, as a specialist institution with a global reputation, distinguished history and founding principle of “art for all”, shares King’s commitment to excellence and recognition of the role that the arts and culture play in Higher Education in the UK.

Professor Deborah Swallow, Märit Rausing Director of the Courtauld Institute of Art said: “Through this strategic relationship, King’s College London and The Courtauld have a unique opportunity to achieve educational, intellectual and public benefits together – while remaining two independent institutions. The Courtauld is the world’s leading centre for the study of the history and conservation of art and architecture, which complements King’s activity from across its nine academic faculties. King’s, as a Russell Group multi-faculty institution, offers a breadth of research and teaching activity, and a vibrant student experience proposition that opens up a rich interdisciplinary environment for The Courtauld academic, student and staff communities.”