BA Fine Art
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fine Art is a fine art degree centred on practical training and theoretical studies within contemporary arts practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students work in dedicated studios, galleries, and workshops while engaging with visiting artists, cultural venues, and a yearly public exhibition. The first year covers foundational creative expression and studio techniques through modules such as Creative Cultures: Making, Research & Reflection, Studio Practice And Exhibition, Studio Practice Introduction, and Sustainability, Society And Impact. The second year expands technical skills and collaborative approaches via modules including Collaborative Creative Industries Project, Studio Practice Development, Studio Practice: Context And Exhibition, and Art Trail. The final year focuses on independent artistic direction and career preparation through Contextual And Critical Investigation, Final Major Project Of Fine Art, and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 96 UCAS points. A Levels: CCC. BTEC: MMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects. All applicants are individually assessed via a portfolio review.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 62%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 38%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 37%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 340 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 48%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
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
- Creative Cultures: Making, Research & Reflection
- Studio Practice And Exhibition
- Studio Practice Introduction
- Sustainability, Society And Impact
- Collaborative Creative Industries Project
- Studio Practice Development
- Studio Practice: Context And Exhibition
- Art Trail
- Colour & Surface: Print, Texture & Material Exploration
- Creative Heritage
- Digital Journeys: Ux & Ui Design
- Experimental Formats
- Experimental Music And Sound Art
- Hybrid Production Methods
- Still Life Through The Lens
- Surround Sound And Multichannel Audio
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
- Contextual And Critical Investigation
- Final Major Project Of Fine Art
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £27,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Staffordshire do next?
100% 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 Staffordshire?
73% 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 Staffordshire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at University of Staffordshire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.