BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Fine Art Painting is all about using paint to explore your creativity and express ideas. Whether you’re interested in capturing life around you or experimenting with new concepts, painting gives you the chance to discover your unique artistic voice. Our Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) focuses on hands-on studio learning with guidance from practising artists, helping you develop skills and prepare for a career in the art industry.

What you will study

First year tuition develops your ability to produce self-directed work. Studio practice units emphasise experimentation and risk-taking within a critical but supportive environment. Workshops cover all technical essentials of painting and you’ll explore the contexts of art while seminars introduce you to professional development. This module introduces you to the main elements of artists’ studio practice, with emphasis on investigation, experimentation and risk-taking, as important aspects of generating of new work. Modules include Introducing Studio Practice, Perspectives on Art 1: Themes and Concepts, Developing an Independent Practice, Methods and Materials, Studio and Public Exhibition Practices, Perspectives on Art 2: Cultures and Knowledges, Professional Development and Studio Practice, Studio: Reflection and Experimentation, Perspectives on Art 3: Art Writing, Studio Practice and Final Exhibition.

Career pathways

With a Fine Art Painting degree, you can pursue a variety of careers, such as: This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Your portfolio. Your portfolio is the most important part of your application for this course. Your grades do matter so you’ll still need to work hard but they’re not the only thing we take into account. Every application is considered individually. Even if your predicted or actual grades are below our usual range, we will review your application if your portfolio shows high-quality work and demonstrates your thinking and abilities. A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Merit. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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