Program Overview

Acting as a gateway to degree-level study, the Fine Art Foundation Year course allows you to study a broad range of creative arts disciplines, with a key focus on fine art. You will also acquire key transferable skills such as effective communication, team work, time and project management, research and digital literacy, all of which can prove vital to achieving at University and gaining employment after graduation.

Taught by a team of world-leading artists and academics, you will be equipped to successfully take your learning to the next level.

This course is delivered through a mix of classroom and studio-based learning, with engagement with the cultural centres in the region available to further enhance your learning.You will be studying together with students on the Drama foundation programme.

Northumbria University is ranked in the top 25 of UK Universities for Art & Design (Times Good University Guide, Subject League Table 2023).

Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you can automatically progress onto the BA (Hons) Fine Art or BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance course.