Fine Art, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

This block-taught course offers a broad range of contemporary art practice, with each student given their own studio space. Students can work in painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, animation, video, sound, performance, drawing and illustration, with access to a digital media suite, drawing studio and wood, metal and plaster workshops.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes The Maker's Toolkit: Specialist Practice & Industry, Visual Storytelling: The Language of Materials and Public Voice: Realisation & Articulation; Year 2 includes Global Networks, The Common Ground and The Archive; Year 3 includes The Specialist: Focused Intent & Research, The Navigator: Strategy, Agency & Employment and The Launch: Grand Finale & Degree Show.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers as artists in the UK and abroad, including arts residencies, community arts, animation, graphic design and work in museums and galleries; former students include land artist Andy Goldsworthy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants (typical offer): 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided; West African School Certificate English grade C6 is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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