Fine Art BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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Qualification

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

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Orkney

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4 Years

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Moray

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

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North, West and Hebrides

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Orkney

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

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Shetland

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Course info

If you want to study contemporary art and would like to develop your creative skills in a vibrant and challenging environment, the BA (Hons) Fine Art degree is for you.Youll be taught by a highly-experienced team of visual practitioners, who will support you to explore and experiment with a range of fine art media such as painting, digital imaging, photography, drawing, spatial studies, printmaking, and textiles. You will also have support from academics who will help you to write about your ...Read more

If you want to study contemporary art and would like to develop your creative skills in a vibrant and challenging environment, the BA (Hons) Fine Art degree is for you.Youll be taught by a highly-experienced team of visual practitioners, who will support you to explore and experiment with a range of fine art media such as painting, digital imaging, photography, drawing, spatial studies, printmaking, and textiles. You will also have support from academics who will help you to write about your own work and that of other artists, whilst also establishing an awareness of industry and sector professionalism.With access to your own studio space and specialist equipment, you can be confident that you will have all the necessary resources at hand. In addition, small class sizes mean that you will always have regular contact with staff and can tap in to their professional knowledge and expertise so that you can develop to your full potential.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
83rd
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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%

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Entry requirements

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CC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

One of these should include English

One of these should include English

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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

£1,820 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.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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

£9,250 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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 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 is subject to change.

£14,988 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,988 per year

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Students from International

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£14988 Per year

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Uni info

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI Orkney East Road Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1LX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Thurso  21.3 miles away

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