Fine Art BA (Hons)
Northumbria University
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**Excited to become part of the contemporary art world?**A Fine Art degree at Northumbria offers you the opportunity to explore, experience and study the practices and ideas of Contemporary Art. Find out what it means to be an Artist and what it means to be making Art NOW.The course will support you on a journey of material and critical discovery as you develop your own ideas and practices in a working studio environment. You will be taught by practising artists, writers and curators who will ...Read more


Excited to become part of the contemporary art world?

A Fine Art degree at Northumbria offers you the opportunity to explore, experience and study the practices and ideas of Contemporary Art. Find out what it means to be an Artist and what it means to be making Art NOW.The course will support you on a journey of material and critical discovery as you develop your own ideas and practices in a working studio environment. You will be taught by practising artists, writers and curators who will offer you constructive guidance and feedback on the development of your ideas, your making and your position as an artist. The studios will provide you the space to develop an exciting and dynamic peer group in which mutual support and critical debate are cultivated. The workshops offer an opportunity to develop your technical expertise and realise your creative ambitions. All of this is supported by a critically informed programme of historical, theoretical and professional engagement that will give you the confidence to step into the world and realise your own creative potential.


90% of students said that overall they were satisfied with the quality of the course (National Student Survey, 2019).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
8/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Art graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Art graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
H
Hussain
14 Dec 23

The employees, staff, ask4 help are all top notch friendly and understanding. Althought if I do actually see anything that’s close to bad, it would be when I do have an enquire it..Read more

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Mitchell
12 Dec 23

Best - meeting new people and everything is very inclusive and offers new opportunities. There is always support if it is needed. I enjoy the student life also. Worst - being in..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfoSubject Requirements:There are no specific subject requirements for this course.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.Additional Requirements:A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios-and-auditionsInternational Qualifications:We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountryEnglish Language Requirements:International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualificationsFor further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

Popular A-level subjects

Art

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

Art & Design
87%
English Literature
24%
Psychology
18%
Photography
18%
History
17%
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Hussain
14 Dec 23
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The employees, staff, ask4 help are all top notch friendly and understanding. Althought if I do actually see anything that’s close to bad, it would be when I do have an enquire it...
Read more
M
Mitchell
12 Dec 23
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Best - meeting new people and everything is very inclusive and offers new opportunities. There is always support if it is needed. I enjoy the student life also. Worst - being in...
Read more
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Northumbria University
Northumbria University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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