BA Fine Art
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fine Art is an undergraduate fine art degree focusing on studio practice, contemporary art theory, and professional development. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students study full-time over three years, with an optional placement year available. The first year introduces global contemporary art practice through thematic studio teaching in Investigation and Exploration 1, Investigation and Exploration 2, Development and Consolidation 1, and Development and Consolidation 2. The second year shifts towards self-directed practice and professional awareness via Studio Practice Development 1, Art History and Theory 1, Studio Practice Development 2, and Professional Practice 1. The final year culminates in an independent exhibition alongside contextual research and promotional planning through Art Practice 1, Art History and Theory 2, Art Practice 2, and Professional Practice 2.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 84%: 378 offers from 449 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 47%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Investigation and Exploration 1
- Investigation and Exploration 2
- Development and Consolidation 1
- Development and Consolidation 2
- Studio Practice Development 1
- Art History and Theory 1
- Studio Practice Development 2
- Professional Practice 1
- Art Practice 1
- Art History and Theory 2
- Art Practice 2
- Professional Practice 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £17,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £29,000.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fine Art at De Montfort University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Fine Art at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Fine Art at De Montfort University?
84% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 378 offers from 449 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Fine Art at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at De Montfort University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.