Art - BA (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Explore art across a wide range of forms and contexts with our BA Art course. BA Art brings together creative practical skills with knowledge of art history and wider cultural contexts. This unique four-year programme begins with a foundational year, giving you the time, focus and resources to explore ideas, take risks and develop expertise in your subject. You also have the opportunity to sample other subjects and spend time abroad.The course provides you with the tools to develop, make and ...Read more

Explore art across a wide range of forms and contexts with our BA Art course. BA Art brings together creative practical skills with knowledge of art history and wider cultural contexts. This unique four-year programme begins with a foundational year, giving you the time, focus and resources to explore ideas, take risks and develop expertise in your subject. You also have the opportunity to sample other subjects and spend time abroad.The course provides you with the tools to develop, make and present your artwork. It fosters your investigative, critically reflective and independent learning through the study and discussion of contemporary art and its histories. Making and critical reflection come together to enable you to develop and articulate your own creative position.

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36th
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Dan
06 Dec 23

Great facilities like the library. Campus is very green. Student services can be very useful so I suggest learning more about them. Sometimes students don't know about the kinds..Read more

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Charlotte
30 Jan 23

Location is good as it has a city sort of feel without the cost and too many people. The subjects I do feel overwhelming because the departments do not communicate between one..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,850 per year

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£25,850 per year

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Dan
06 Dec 23
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Great facilities like the library. Campus is very green. Student services can be very useful so I suggest learning more about them. Sometimes students don't know about the kinds...
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Charlotte
30 Jan 23
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Location is good as it has a city sort of feel without the cost and too many people. The subjects I do feel overwhelming because the departments do not communicate between one...
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