Program Overview

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BA(Hons) Fine Art

The BA(Hons) Fine Art course at UWE Bristol is designed to help students build their confidence in fine art practice and develop a range of transferable professional skills to support their future in the creative industries and beyond.

About the Course

The course is based at Spike Island, an internationally renowned contemporary art venue in the heart of Bristol, and offers a collaborative environment, modern facilities, supportive workshop instruction, critical discussion, and expert input. Students will have the chance to work in any medium during their studies, develop their ideas, and shape their own professional journey.

Why Study Fine Art?

Art generates powerful platforms for debate, and artists make new ideas visible and play important roles in society as cultural commentators, teachers, and activists. The BA(Hons) Fine Art course at UWE Bristol opens doors to a wide range of careers within the global landscape of the creative industries.

Why UWE Bristol?

The course is part of UWE Bristol's City Campus, which includes Bower Ashton Studios, housing exceptional making facilities and resources. Students will join a vibrant arts and cultural community that will challenge and inspire them.

Course Structure

The course is three years full-time or six years part-time, and students will study a range of modules, including:

• Introduction to Art Practice 1 and 2
• Arts Contexts
• Introduction to Research and Professional Practice
• Developing Art Practice 1 and 2
• Developing Research and Professional Practice
• Arts Futures
• International Exchange
• Arts Research Project
• Independent Art Practice
• Professional Practice: Career Strategies

Learning and Teaching

The learning outcomes for this course are achieved through a mix of active teaching methods in timetabled sessions, as well as tutorial support and independent study. Students will participate in activities led or facilitated by teaching staff, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, peer reviews, technical workshops, practical studio time, and off-site visits and events.

Assessment

There are no exams on this course, and students will be assessed through the art they make, presentations, reflective and analytical written assignments, and research projects.

Fees

The fees for the course are:

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣1,192
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣2,125

Careers

The BA(Hons) Fine Art course at UWE Bristol is strongly focused on career development, and graduates have gone on to become successful artists, leaders, educators, and social entrepreneurs, employed in a wide range of roles in the cultural sector, creative industries, and beyond.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the course, students will need to meet the following requirements:

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 112
• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required
• Access: No specific subjects required
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required
• Irish Highers: No specific subjects required
• Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications
• Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required
• T Levels: No specific subjects required

International Applicants

For country-specific entry requirements, please find your country on the country information pages. If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing one of our Art and Design foundation courses.