Christie's Education at the University of Glasgow

Christie's Education is an affiliated institute of the University of Glasgow, and a subsidiary of Christie’s International, the auction house founded by James Christie in the 18th Century. We have run joint programmes with Christie’s since 1987, when a joint Master’s programme in the Decorative Arts was established with History of Art.

From 1997 the University began to accredit Master’s and Postgraduate Diploma programmes at Christie’s Education in London. These programmes now encompass a wide range of topics including: The Arts of China; The Arts of Europe; Art, Style and Design; Modern and Contemporary Art. A unique undergraduate programme has also been established, which allows students to study in both London and Glasgow at different stages of their degree. Similarly, a new joint PhD programme enables supervision in both locations.

All the lecturers in London are recognised teachers of the University of Glasgow, and all students are matriculated into the University, where their graduation ceremony is held.

Christie’s Education, London also offers a wide range of other courses for mature students in the areas of Art Business, Opera and the Decorative Arts in particular, as well as Summer Schools in Contemporary Art. Christie’s Education New York offers a programme leading to an MA in the History of Art and the Art Market, accredited by the New York Board of Regents.