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Gap Year London

London

Gap Year London

Applications for Fall 2023 are now closed. 

Begin your journey of self-discovery at the center of the art world.

Built around the unrivaled access of Sotheby’s Institute of Art, the Gap program invites curious students to explore London and the art world. Offered as 6-week and 12-week terms, the program is ideal for students who are passionate about the wider arts and want to embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion.

This program introduces students to a world of creativity, culture, business, and opportunity in the heart of London: a historic, cosmopolitan and thriving capital city. Designed for students aged 18-21, the program provides unique opportunities for students to broaden their perspectives, meet new people, develop an intimate understanding of the art world, and discover their place within it. Download the Gap Semester prospectus to find out more and explore collegiate options including Study Abroad and the Summer Program in London.

Highlights

  • Visit London’s major cultural venues like the British Museum, Tate Modern, the Historic Royal Palaces and Barbican Centre.

  • Dinners with special guests. Past hosts have included authors, art critics, a Savile Row tailor, senior staff at Sotheby’s auction house, art historians, the Director of Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and an independent film maker.

  • Invitations to gallery and exhibition openings, special parties, private views, book launches and other events.

  • Side trips to explore iconic destinations, depending on which session(s) you choose.

Next Steps

More Information

  • Fall 2023

    Fall 2023

    Applications for Fall 2023 are now closed.

    In-person program with 6 and 12-week options.

    Dates
    Session 1: Sep 11 – Oct 20, 2023
    Session 2: Oct 30 – Dec 8, 2023
    Sessions 1 + 2: Sep 11 – Dec 8, 2023 (incl. 1-week break between sessions)

    Tuition*
    Session 1: £11,000 (incl. 4-day Edinburgh trip)
    Session 2: £13,500 (incl. 10-day Italy and France trip)
    Session 1 + 2: £22,500 (incl. all trips + 1-week break between sessions)

    *Housing included

    Financial Aid Deadline: July 10, 2023

    New requests for financial aid will not be considered after this date.

  • Prospectus

    Prospectus

    Download the Gap Semester prospectus for full details including: curriculum, sample schedules and activities, housing and location, faculty, and more.