BA Fine Art
About this course
BA (Hons) Fine Art, an arts degree centred on studio practice, materials and critical thought. Students work within purpose-built studio communities with access to facilities for painting, printmaking, sculpture, and performance and digital practices. The course includes exhibition proposals and projects, alongside regular visits to galleries and exhibitions.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: Our guidance is not meant to limit your creative statement. In general terms however, we would expect to see 10-15 examples of work that includes the following: Examples of idea development. Examples of the use of a range of materials and processes. Evidence of final pieces. At this stage in your career we like to see experimental innovative drawing and developmental work as well as your examples of finished work. Please be aware that we cannot accept photographic work containing nudity as part of your application. The University recognises that creative work can seek to deliberately challenge and provoke and is supportive of such endeavours where this is carried out in an ethically aware...
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 8%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £27,500. The £22,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at Leeds Arts University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fine Art at Leeds Arts University?
89% 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 Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at Leeds Arts University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.