BA (Hons) Fine Art and Digital Media (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

The Fine Art and Digital Media degree places you at the forefront of contemporary art practice, where creativity meets rapidly evolving digital technologies. This course encourages you to expand your artistic practice while critically engaging with the opportunities and challenges of digital media. Working alongside professional artists and digital media specialists, you’ll experiment with new tools, platforms, and ideas, developing a unique voice that responds to the ever-changing relationship between art and technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Creative Attention, Transformations in Digital Media, AI, Media and Creativity. Year 2 core modules: Thinking Digital Worlds, Designing Media Research. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Media Independent Project, Advanced Art Practices.

Career pathways

You will gain impressive knowledge of digital media and its impact on society combined with skills in critical analysis, research, presentation and writing. This means you will be well-placed to enter careers in the varied digital media and creative sectors This degree also supports you in developing the ambition, confidence and skills to enter a professional career in the rapidly expanding field of contemporary digital media art.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. Ideally this would be in a relevant subject, although this is not essential. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. Ideally this would be in a relevant subject, although this is not essential. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. Additional requirements: You will typically be asked to submit a portfolio. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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