BA Fine Art
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fine Art BA (Hons), a fine art degree centred on contemporary studio practice and creative exploration. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose a four-year full-time route including a foundation year. The foundation year, designated as Year 0, builds foundational understanding through Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundations in Design and Creative Arts. Year 1 introduces studio practices with Traditions of Fine Art Practice and Possibilities in Fine Art Practice. Year 2 transitions to independent projects via Beginning a Practice and Developing, Connecting and Exhibiting Practice. The final year consolidates these competencies through Art and Criticality, Careers in the Arts, and Fine Art Exhibition.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer to study BA Fine Art at the University of Northampton would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level In addition, we expect applicants to have studied art or a relevant subject at A Level, BTEC or equivalent. We also accept Foundation Diplomas in Art and Design. Other Entry Requirements: If you have a relevant HND or Foundation Degree with a suitable profile of achievement you may be admitted onto year two or three of this course. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements: Admission to this Fine Art foundation programme is normally : DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC or, Pass (D or E) at T Level However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study. If you are considering a change in career or if you are returning to education after time away, then we suggest you contact Admissions to book an advisory interview with the course leader so we can explore how best to support your study ambitions.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 45%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 5%
- South East: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Design and Creative Arts
- Traditions of Fine Art Practice
- Possibilities in Fine Art Practice
- Beginning a Practice
- Developing, Connecting and Exhibiting Practice
- Art and Criticality
- Careers in the Arts
- Fine Art Exhibition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £26,500. The £22,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Northampton do next?
75% 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 University of Northampton?
70% 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 University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at University of Northampton?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.