BA Fine Art Mixed Media
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fine Art Mixed Media, a fine art degree centred on practical and critical approaches to contemporary visual art practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course is taught at the Harrow Campus and incorporates studio-based learning alongside students from related creative disciplines. The first year introduces the foundations through Contemporary Fine Art Practice Experimentation, Creativity and Collaboration, and Introduction to Mixed Media Fine Art Practice. The second year focuses on studio exploration through modules such as Contemporary Fine Art Ideas & Form, Contemporary Fine Art Practice 2.1 Exploration & Development, and Work Based and Placement Learning. The final year involves advanced studio realisation and a self-initiated Research Project, complemented by options like Contemporary Fine Art Practice: Research and Development 3.1.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM in a creative subject. BTEC Diploma – DD in a creative subject. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 48%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Fine Art Practice Experimentation
- Creativity and Collaboration
- Introduction to Mixed Media Fine Art Practice
- Sources of Contemporary Fine Art Practice
- Contemporary Fine Art Ideas & Form
- Contemporary Fine Art Practice 2.1 Exploration & Development
- Work Based and Placement Learning
- Concepts of Contemporary Art Practice
- Contemporary Fine Art Practice 2.2 Presentation
- Contemporary Fine Art and Professional Practice: Realisation 3.2
- Research Project
- Contemporary Fine Art Practice: Research and Development 3.1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art Mixed Media at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art Mixed Media at University of Westminster do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fine Art Mixed Media at University of Westminster?
81% 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 Mixed Media at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Fine Art Mixed Media at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art Mixed Media at University of Westminster?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.