Fine Art BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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On this course you will have flexibility to explore a wide range of traditional and emerging visual arts practices to develop your individual artistic voice. You can experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, video, photography, digital media and installation art to produce meaningful work that responds to our complex and changing world.Around 70 per cent of your time will be spent in the studio where you will hone your skills in making and expression, creative risk-taking, ...Read more

On this course you will have flexibility to explore a wide range of traditional and emerging visual arts practices to develop your individual artistic voice. You can experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, video, photography, digital media and installation art to produce meaningful work that responds to our complex and changing world.Around 70 per cent of your time will be spent in the studio where you will hone your skills in making and expression, creative risk-taking, experimentation and development. Each year you will be presented with different creative challenges with a curriculum that includes art history, contemporary practice, engagement with local organisations, as well as talks from visiting artists. The course responds to the demands of the contemporary global art world and encourages you to engage in current practice by exploring themes such as multiculturalism, identity, and art activism. Skills in employability and professional practice will prepare you for working as a fine artist or to launch a career in the wider creative industries. Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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27/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
105th
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
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90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Art graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Art graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Holly
20 Nov 24

Very good art facilities, I have access to lots of..Read more

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Flower
20 Nov 24

love the art workshops, they have everything you need and the staff are lovely all the..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,250 per year

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£16250 Per year

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Holly
20 Nov 24
Fine Art BA (Hons)
Very good art facilities, I have access to lots of...
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Flower
20 Nov 24
Fine Art BA (Hons)
love the art workshops, they have everything you need and the staff are lovely all the...
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De Montfort University
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