Fine Art - BA (Hons)

On this superb fine art degree course you’ll be taught by internationally renowned artists in our state-of-the-art facilities, attend international events and gain all the skills and expertise you need to succeed as an artist or in the art world.

Course details

You’ll study in a famous art school in the busiest contemporary art scene in Europe. London is home to hundreds of art galleries and museums, a busy calendar of art events and a range of art organisations and businesses.
  • Mode of study: 2 -3 days campus
  • Intake: September , January
  • Course length: 3-4 years
  • Course fee: £9,250 per year
  • Location: London

London Metropolitan University

Course overview

On this exciting and challenging undergraduate degree, you’ll be taught in cutting-edge studios by practising London artists who are passionate about art and teaching. Our staff include artists with an impressive track record of international shows such as Bob and Roberta Smith, Pil and Galia Kollectiv and Mel Brimfield. There’s also an extensive programme of lectures from guest artists.

Facilities include spacious art studios, the latest 3D printing and laser-cutting facilities, exhibition spaces and even a roof garden. You’ll also have access to state-of-the-art digital media, print, painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture workshops.

You’ll study alongside a diverse mix of ambitious and prolific fellow art students and will associate with architects, designers, musicians and film directors.

Benefits

Entry requirements

a minimum of grades BBC in three relevant A level subjects such as the arts, humanities and social sciences (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification in relevant art and design subjects)

a portfolio interview

English Language GCSE at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)

What the students say

This is an enjoyable and rewarding course which provides exciting engagement with current art practice. It allowed me to develop my own approach to the discipline of painting, equipping me with both discipline-specific skills and a range of transferable ones, too. It provided me with the experience and confidence to go on to my MA.

Modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
  • Critical & Contextual Studies 1 (Art) (core, 30 credits)
  • Project Work 1 (core, 30 credits)
  • Techniques: Fine Art (core, 30 credits)
  • Visual Intelligence (core, 30 credits)
  • Critical & Contextual Studies 2 (Art) (core, 30 credits)
  • Methods and Enquiry 1 (core, 30 credits)
  • Professional Practice 1: Fine Art (core, 30 credits)
  • Project Work 2 (core, 30 credits)
  • Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Art) (core, 30 credits)
  • Major Project (core, 30 credits)
  • Methods and Enquiry 2 (core, 30 credits)
  • Professional Practice 2: Fine Art (core, 30 credits)