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Master Certificate in Art Law

Four certificates in this programme

  • Certificate in Art Law (Foundation) Foundation certificate
  • Certificate in Art Law (Intermediate) Intermediate certificate
  • Certificate in Art Law (Higher) Higher certificate
  • Master Certificate in Art Law Awarded on completing all three stages
Explore legal issues in the art world, including copyright, provenance, and cultural heritage, with this comprehensive certificate course
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1 Stage 1 · Foundation Certificate in Art Law (Foundation) 10 units

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2 Stage 2 · Intermediate Certificate in Art Law (Intermediate) 15 units

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3 Stage 3 · Higher Certificate in Art Law (Higher) 20 units

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4 certificates in one programme. Earn a certificate for each completed stage — and on finishing all three, receive the overarching Master Certificate, exclusive to this programme.

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  • You need to score at least 60% to pass each unit
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  • Certification is included in the course fee
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James Mitchell
GB · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Art Law exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was perfectly aligned with my goal of understanding intellectual property rights for contemporary artists. I particularly valued the module on provenance research, which gave me hands‑on experience drafting provenance reports for a local gallery. The course materials – from case studies to the latest EU directives – were up‑to‑date and extremely well‑structured. Overall, the learning experience was professional and rigorous, and I now feel fully equipped to advise clients on copyright and moral rights issues.

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Jessica Rivera
US · Course completed

I signed up for the Art Law certificate because I wanted to add legal chops to my work as an art dealer. The classes were super practical – I learned how to negotiate licensing agreements and even got to role‑play a contract negotiation with classmates. The video lectures were clear and the reading list was spot‑on, covering everything from the Visual Artists Rights Act to international treaty basics. I’m happy with what I got out of it and feel more confident handling legal questions from collectors.

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Raj Anand
SG · Course completed

Wow! This course was a game‑changer for my career in museum curation. The enthusiastic teaching style made complex topics like cultural heritage repatriation feel accessible. I especially loved the hands‑on workshop where we drafted a mock export licence for a Southeast Asian artefact – a skill I’ve already applied at my institution. The reading pack included rare journal articles and real‑world case law, which kept everything relevant. I’m thrilled with the knowledge I gained and can already see the impact on my day‑to‑day work.

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Zanele Dlamini
ZA · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Art Law offered a detailed, step‑by‑step exploration of the legal frameworks governing art markets across continents. As someone working in South Africa’s emerging art sector, I found the comparative analysis of African and European art‑trade regulations particularly insightful. The course provided concrete tools – for example, a template for due‑diligence checklists that I have already implemented when vetting new acquisitions. The supplemental webinars with guest speakers from major auction houses added depth, and the overall structure allowed me to systematically achieve my learning objectives.





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