Fine Art BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Make and study contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment.**Why study BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths**- This degree will equip you with creative, interpretive, critical and analytical skills, so that you can participate in and contribute to the expanding field of contemporary art.- Youll make and study contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment.- Well equip you with the skills that will help you develop independent thought and confidence ...Read more

Make and study contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment.


Why study BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths

- This degree will equip you with creative, interpretive, critical and analytical skills, so that you can participate in and contribute to the expanding field of contemporary art.- You'll make and study contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment.- We'll equip you with the skills that will help you develop independent thought and confidence in your practice, as well as transferable skills suitable for employment in the creative industries.- You'll have your own studio space from day one, and will have access to excellent facilities including specialist art practice areas.- All staff on the programme are practising artists, curators and writers, here to respond to the work that you make and to help you understand how it contributes to – and challenges – the critical debates that exist in the study area and beyond.
- Since 1990, former Goldsmiths students have been nominated for the Turner Prize more than 30 times, and have won the prize on 8 occasions.Please note the BA Fine Art only accepts applications for first year entry.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
Art
Drop-out rate
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 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Art graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Art graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Betty
26 Feb 23

The facilities are really good and the tutors are super helpful, the only problem with my course is that you only get seminars not lectures and the strikes have been really..Read more

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stefanie
24 Feb 23

big art studios, good community and not too big of campus. I think the disability support for art department should be..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

EEE - BBB Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - PPP Grades / Points required

Successful completion of three A-levels, or an equivalent qualification.PLUS successful completion of an Art and Design Foundation diploma and portfolio of work.OR Successful completion of a Foundation diploma, BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (completed by the end of the academic year preceding entry).Please note, students applying directly from A-Levels who have not completed an Art and Design Foundation or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design will not be eligible for this programme.Mature students without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are also welcomed.After submitting your application you'll be asked to upload a portfolio and essay online. If selected for interview, you'll be asked to bring along a portfolio of recent work and an essay.

Successful completion of a Foundation diploma, BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (completed by the end of the academic year preceding entry).Please note, students applying directly from A-Levels who have not completed an Art and Design Foundation or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design will not be eligible for this programme.After submitting your application you'll be asked to upload a portfolio and essay online. If selected for interview, you'll be asked to bring along a portfolio of recent work and an essay. Mature students without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are also welcomed.

Popular A-level subjects

Art

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
85%
English Literature
37%
History
13%
Mathematics
13%
Religious Studies & Theology
11%
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Betty
26 Feb 23
Fine Art and History of Art BA (Hons)
The facilities are really good and the tutors are super helpful, the only problem with my course is that you only get seminars not lectures and the strikes have been really...
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stefanie
24 Feb 23
Fine Art BA (Hons)
big art studios, good community and not too big of campus. I think the disability support for art department should be...
Read more
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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