BA (Hons) Fine Art - Farnham at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

Fine Art grounded in materials and making. Because if you can't make it, it's just an idea. Embark on a journey of self-discovery as you become a fully-fledged fine artist on our BA (Hons) Fine Art degree course in Farnham. Taught at UCA Farnham.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year; optional integrated foundation year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year on BA (Hons) Fine Art at Farnham, you’ll build a strong foundation in core fine art practices, developing essential skills that span from traditional drawing and painting to three-dimensional approaches such as sculpture. Your second year focuses on positioning the artist as an agent for change. You’ll explore collaborative and commercial practices, working with peers and external partners to understand how art can influence communities and industries.

Career pathways

As a long-established and well connected course, Fine Art at our Farnham campus has strong industry links with highly regarded names in the art world, including: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Jerwood Space, Zeitgeist Art Platform, Henry Moore Institute, Blythe Gallery (Imperial College), Resonance FM, Leeds and Cass Sculpture Foundation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL) And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply. For both the BA (Hons) course and the Integrated Foundation Year we will need to see your portfolio, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section. UCAS course code W101 (institution code C93).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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