Fine Art - BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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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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**Why study Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University?**- Join a studio based learning community in which you are supported to develop the skills and knowledge to become a fully fledged artist and arts professional in the future- Opportunities to explore, test and deploy a wide range of materials and practices including: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, film, performance, installation, digital arts production and art writing- A platform to engage in the arts ecology of ...Read more


Why study Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University?

- Join a studio based learning community in which you are supported to develop the skills and knowledge to become a fully fledged artist and arts professional in the future- Opportunities to explore, test and deploy a wide range of materials and practices including: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, film, performance, installation, digital arts production and art writing- A platform to engage in the arts ecology of the city of Liverpool and gain 'real world ' experience and knowledge pertinent to careers in the arts- Develop the skills to engage with a range of potential audiences and present your practice professionally in exhibitions and events


About your course

The BA (Hons) Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University is unique in its focus on making artwork and presenting artwork.Boasting more museums and galleries than any other city in the UK outside London, Liverpool is a rich cultural field and home to institutions like Tate Liverpool, Liverpool Biennial, FACT, Bluecoat and Walker Art Gallery.In your day-to-day studio practice you have the freedom to work in any media you choose, refining your skills and working on realising your individual vision, with help from your tutors who are always on hand to offer advice. You will be offered advice on exhibiting your work with in-depth insight into the field of curating. The programme will allow you to gain confidence and to work at professional standards of practice.

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WUSCA ranking:
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18/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
CUG Ranking
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76th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
10 Mar 15

The city of Liverpool is great for a night out, lots of options for students. Everyone is friendly and very welcoming! The course is satisfactory. Job prospects hopefully will be..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
20 Feb 14

The course is really good. The city is great and the people are fantastic, definitely come to..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths):

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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

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Domestic

£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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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,250 per year

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Students from International

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10 Mar 15
The city of Liverpool is great for a night out, lots of options for students. Everyone is friendly and very welcoming! The course is satisfactory. Job prospects hopefully will be...
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20 Feb 14
The course is really good. The city is great and the people are fantastic, definitely come to...
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