Body Art - BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Canterbury

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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

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Canterbury

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The evolution of body art – from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations – is just part of the story on our new BA (Hons) Body Art degree course at UCA Canterbury. You’ll critically examine the multifaceted realm of body art – including a comprehensive study of its historical, cultural, and practical dimensions – emphasising its significance as both an artistic medium and a sociocultural phenomenon.You’ll also engage with a range of topics, from traditional tattooing practices ...Read more

The evolution of body art – from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations – is just part of the story on our new BA (Hons) Body Art degree course at UCA Canterbury. You’ll critically examine the multifaceted realm of body art – including a comprehensive study of its historical, cultural, and practical dimensions – emphasising its significance as both an artistic medium and a sociocultural phenomenon.You’ll also engage with a range of topics, from traditional tattooing practices and body modifications, queer culture and individualism, the emerging discourse on transhumanism and the future of body art. Alongside theoretical study, you’ll enjoy learning practical approaches, by training in modern tools and techniques as well as methodologies for research and analysis in the field. You’ll also prepare for your future career as you benefit from a range of professional development opportunities along the way. This includes portfolio development to industry marketing strategies, and an understanding of the global body art landscape.

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£17,500 per year

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University for the Creative Arts
University for the Creative Arts , Farnham

The University for the Creative Arts is a collective of creative campuses where personal growth is shaped through making, time and...

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University for the Creative Arts
New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3AN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury East  0.4 miles away

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