BA (Hons) Fine Art (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Unleash your ideas and develop your artistic expression through Fine Art at Lancaster. You will develop a unique contemporary art practice that engages with current ideas and issues to make valuable contributions to environment, culture and community. Through hands-on workshops and technical demonstrations, you’ll deepen your understanding of materials and techniques, ready to turn your ideas into impactful contemporary art.

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: Contemporary Art Practices, Creative Attention, Art Histories and Contexts. Year 2 core modules: Expanded Art Practices, Art Theories and Contexts, Creative Transformations. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Writing for the Arts, Advanced Art Practices.

Career pathways

This degree supports you in developing the ambition, confidence, and skills to produce fine art at a professional level. You will understand the key entry points into the diverse pathways that artists' careers can take, from your first experiences of installing and documenting your work, to the construction of portfolios, presentations and high-quality applications.

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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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