BA Fine Art
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 89%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- London: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 15 months, £16,000 after 3 years, £20,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,000 and £24,500. The £20,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Sunderland 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 University of Sunderland?
80% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Does BA Fine Art at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at University of Sunderland?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.