BA Applied Art
About this course
BA (Hons) Applied Art, a horology-focused art and design degree centred on material practice and studio-based making. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students participate in an end-of-year group exhibition in the first year and complete a practice-based research project in the final year. The first year covers foundational practices through Contexts 1, Visual Communication, Material Introduction, Material Experimentation, Material Techniques, and Introduction to Exhibiting, which introduces workshop processes and exhibition analysis. The second year expands theoretical context and design proposals with Contexts 2, Research and Inspiration, Technical Development, Identity, and Creative Futures - Making a Living, focusing on professional awareness and material specialisation. The third year concludes with the Research Project and the Professional Project, where students create a substantial body of studio work for exhibition.
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Entry requirements
UCAS code: W201 Standard entry requirements for BA (Hons) Applied Art 96-112 UCAS Tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. The Applied Art programme team welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications. All candidates will either be individually interviewed or invited to an applicants’ day where they will have the opportunity to display a portfolio of their work. Experience may also be taken into consideration, particularly for those applicants who do not meet the academic requirements above, depending on the extent and depth of subject knowledge. Students from overseas, who are unable to attend an interview are invited to send their portfolio of work digitally for consideration.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 45%
- Learning resources: 70%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 40%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 35%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 31%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 38%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Contexts 1
- Visual Communication
- Material Introduction
- Material Experimentation
- Material Techniques
- Introduction to Exhibiting
- Contexts 2
- Research and Inspiration
- Technical Development
- Identity
- C reative Futures - Making a Living
- Research Project
- Professional Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Applied Art at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £15,500 after 3 years, £18,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £12,500 and £22,500. The £18,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Creative arts and design (other).
What do graduates of BA Applied Art at Wrexham University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Applied Art at Wrexham University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Applied Art at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Applied Art at Wrexham University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.