Fine Art BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Experiment, innovate and launch your creative career with expert support and real-world opportunities. Develop the skills and confidence to meet a wide variety of creative challenges, to contextualise your work within the contemporary art world, and engage with a diverse range of careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: Visual Arts | Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with a placement. Six years part-time. | Study mode: full-time, part-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Investigation and Exploration 1, Investigation and Exploration 2, Development and Consolidation 1, Development and Consolidation 2. Year 2: Studio Practice Development 1, Art History and Theory 1, Studio Practice Development 2, Professional Practice 1. Year 3: Art Practice 1, Art History and Theory 2, Art Practice 2, Professional Practice 2.

Career pathways

Our Fine Art course equips you with the skills needed to thrive in the competitive creative market. Graduates pursue careers in conservation, restoration, art therapy, theatre design, film and TV production, illustration, publishing, gallery management, and crafts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code W100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with a placement. Six years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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