Fine Art with Integrated Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Fine Art course, with an integrated foundation year. Discover and develop your own perspective and ideas within contemporary art. Nurture your creative talent alongside professional artists in our artist community. Graduate with a skill set that meets the needs of employers across the globe.**Britain’s creative industries are worth £92 billion, employ 2 million people and are growing twice as fast as the rest of the economy. This course ...Read more


This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Fine Art course, with an integrated foundation year. Discover and develop your own perspective and ideas within contemporary art. Nurture your creative talent alongside professional artists in our artist community. Graduate with a skill set that meets the needs of employers across the globe.

Britain’s creative industries are worth £92 billion, employ 2 million people and are growing twice as fast as the rest of the economy. This course will give you the skills to join this growing industry.The tradition of Art runs deep at Sunderland, but we don’t stand still. We’ve built on this history and experience, adding innovation and modern teaching approaches to create a course that gives our graduates the edge.Our Fine Art team, all working artists, have a wealth of professional practice and subject expertise to help you realise your art aspirations. Guided by these experts you will have the freedom to explore your creative interests across a broad range of Fine Art practice including painting, printmaking, digital photography, film, sound, drawing, sculpture and performance.Working collaboratively, you’ll learn to see the bigger picture and will develop highly adaptable skills, alongside your technical abilities. Throughout the course you’ll work towards live outcomes, building your confidence as an artist to promote yourself, your art and to understand the impact you can have as an artist in society.You’ll be allocated your own studio space and this will be your space to build and develop your creativity alongside fellow students.

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40/279
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53rd
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83rd
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Vanesa
06 Dec 24

Best aspect are I feel safe however sometimes I don’t know who to contact regarding if I am stressed with uni I think there should be more support regarding that..Read more

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Yi Thing
06 Dec 24

University has been cutting down resources such as staff members and cafe , which will affect students, limiting their experiences to explore more. I hope that they will think it..Read more

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40 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Normally a minimum of three Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE or equivalent), including Math's and English Language at grade C or above. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. Equivalent alternative qualifications are also accepted, such as Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have not achieved a grade C in Math's and English Language, we may be able to work with you to ensure that you are able to gain these in the first year of the course, depending on your experience. Grades / Points required

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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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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Fine Art - BA (Hons)
Best aspect are I feel safe however sometimes I don’t know who to contact regarding if I am stressed with uni I think there should be more support regarding that...
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Yi Thing
06 Dec 24
Fine Art - BA (Hons)
University has been cutting down resources such as staff members and cafe , which will affect students, limiting their experiences to explore more. I hope that they will think it...
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University of Sunderland , Sunderland

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