BA (Hons) in Fine Art, University of Central Lancashire

Preston,

36 Months

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About this course

This undergraduate Fine Art course offers a comprehensive experience in contemporary art practice, encouraging experimentation and innovation. You will work in large, open-plan studios, each provided with your own workspace, and access specialized facilities like a digital media suite, workshops, and drawing studios. The course covers diverse disciplines including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, animation, video, sound, performance, drawing, and illustration, allowing you to explore various media or focus on specific areas. Emphasis is placed on developing your artistic skills to a professional level, with opportunities to participate in public exhibitions and research visits abroad. The course combines studio practice with theoretical modules, aiming to prepare you for a creative career in the arts or related industries.

Why this course is highly recommended

The course is highly regarded for its excellent learning opportunities, being ranked 1st in the UK for this aspect according to the National Student Survey 2024. It also offers top-notch academic support and high student satisfaction, with the studio facilities and access to specialist resources playing a key role. Students benefit from real-world exposure through involvement in the Hanover Project gallery and travel opportunities to Berlin for research, fostering both creative development and professional preparation.

Specialisation

Students can explore multiple disciplines within fine art, including sculpture, painting, time-based media, book production, and printmaking. The program allows students to choose to focus on as many or as few of these disciplines as they wish, promoting a broad-based rather than a narrow specialization approach.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

18.29L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Candidates need to have at least 96 UCAS points at A2, or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC MMM, GCSE grades C/4, or an IB Diploma with 96 points including higher level subjects. A portfolio submission is compulsory for application consideration, and applicants are encouraged to contact the admissions team for guidance if they are unsure about meeting the criteria.

English language test

PTE

DUOLINGO

IELTS

TOEFL

Career prospects

Graduates of this course have achieved international recognition, exhibiting in major exhibitions worldwide and working in diverse fields such as arts residencies, community arts, animation, galleries, museums, web design, arts education, and more. Many alumni move into arts administration, curating, film post-production, or enter the wider creative industries including TV, radio, journalism, publishing, and theatre set design. The program prepares students to pursue careers as independent artists or within creative organizations globally.

FAQs

What are the key facilities available for Fine Arts students?

Students have access to spacious studios, digital print studios, printmaking and plaster workshops, photography darkrooms and studios, a scanning suite, and the Creative Simulation Zone. They also benefit from Adobe Creative Cloud access to aid in their creative projects.

Are there opportunities for travel or international experience?

Yes, students may have the opportunity to travel to Berlin to research contemporary art venues and can participate in study abroad programs, enhancing their global perspective.