BA (Hons) Fine Art Printmaking at University of Brighton

Programme overview

This rare specialist degree blends traditional printmaking with contemporary image-making processes, including drawing, collage, photography, artists’ books, letterpress and digital imaging. You will be working in one of the UK’s best-equipped printmaking workshops, where you’ll be able to explore etching, screen printing, lithography, relief, large-format digital print, letterpress, bookbinding, and traditional photography.

What you will study

You will explore a variety of ways of working, including investigating drawing in an expanded way, colour theory and ideas development. You’ll have theoretical lectures and seminars as well as technical inductions into all the main processes of printmaking (etching, lithography, screen, relief, Photoshop and Illustrator). You will be supported to develop research into interests and concerns that motivate you as an individual. You will also collaboratively plan a group exhibition and take part in a print edition project. This module orientates you to the main elements of studio practice. Modules include Studio Practice 1: Orientation, Perspectives on Art 1: Themes and Concepts, Studio Practice 2: Enquiry, Edition, Exhibition, Printmaking Technical Inductions, Professional Development and Studio Practice, Perspectives on Art 2: Cultures and Knowledges, Studio Practice 4: Speculation and Integration, Perspectives on Art 3: Art Writing, Studio Practice 5: Coherence and Syntheses – Degree Exhibition, facilities for intaglio, relief, lithography and screen printing.

Career pathways

This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to: Beyond your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you.

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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 UCAS Tariff 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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