Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree BA (Hons)
Validated by UAL
Unlock your artistic potential.
Course Overview
- Location: Northbrook College, Worthing, West Sussex, England
- UCAS code: W102
- Institution Code: C57
- Duration: 3 years full-time
- Application deadline: June 2027
- Start date: September 2027
- Tuition Fees: £16,500 per year
Entry requirements
- 2 A-Levels and 3 GCSEs in other subjects grade 9-4 or A-C (or equivalent)
OR - 1 A-Level, a Foundation course and 3 GCSEs in other subjects grade 9-4 or A-C (or equivalent)
A portfolio of work or audition is also needed to demonstrate ability in the specialist area.
Contact us to assess your qualifications for UK equivalency.
English language requirements
IELTS certificate or equivalent with an overall score of 6.0, 6.0 in the writing element and 5.5 in all other sub-elements.
Your application will be assessed based on grades, interview, portfolio/audition, and experience.
Course Information
Develop your unique artistic voice through a dynamic Contemporary Fine Arts program that combines painting, sculpture, digital media, and mixed-media practice. Explore traditional and contemporary techniques while creating original work inspired by historical and modern artistic movements. Build technical, creative, and critical skills, preparing you for careers in the creative industries or further study in visual arts.
This fine art course combines practical workshops with critical discussions to help you develop your artistic practice and contextual understanding.
Course Content
Course Content:
Learn through studio workshops, seminars, critical reviews, and collaborative discussions that encourage creative experimentation and professional growth. Gain valuable feedback from tutors and peers while developing your portfolio. Enhance your understanding of Art History and contemporary practice through research, artist talks, and gallery visits, strengthening your ability to critically evaluate art and confidently communicate your creative ideas.
Teaching Method
Teaching Method:
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- practical and creative studio-based workshops
- discussions
- lectures/seminars
- tutorials
- small group study
- self-directed study
- study trips
Key Features
Key Features:
- You’ll gain real-world experience through exhibitions, placements, and volunteering.
- You will learn from practising artists with real industry expertise.
- You will develop creative, professional, and life skills to thrive in a changing world.
- Enterprise and employability are built into every project.
Course Structure
Year One
Year One
In your first year of the BA (Hons) Fine Art, you'll build a strong foundation in studio practice, developing essential skills in drawing, visual research, and creative experimentation while exploring art theory, history, and contemporary practice. Through project-based learning and critical reflection, you'll develop your artistic identity, create original work, and gain the professional skills needed for careers in the creative industries.
- Unit 1: Introducing Fine Art (20 Credits)
- Unit 2: Developing Visual Research (20 Credits)
- Unit 3: Thematic Project (40 Credits)
- Unit 4: Cultural and Contextual Studies (20 Credits)
- Unit 5: Fine Art Opportunities (20 Credits)
Year Two
Year Two
The second year develops your artistic practice and prepares you for a career in the arts by allowing you to specialise in two fine art areas, exploring diverse materials, techniques, and drawing practices while integrating visual research, theory, and critical thinking through workshops and self-directed study. You will deepen your understanding of contemporary and historical art, engage with cultural and theoretical contexts, and build professional skills in research, communication, and practice management to support your progression into the creative industries.
- Unit 6: Exploratory & Interdisciplinary Practice (40 Credits)
- Unit 7: Confirmatory Project (40 Credits)
- Unit 8: Advanced Cultural & Contextual Studies (20 Credits)
- Unit 9: Potential Prospects (20 Credits)
Year Three
Year Three
This year develops your existing skills and prepares you for your final exhibition by helping you define your artistic direction, explore advanced techniques, and produce a focused body of work through supported and independent practice. You will also complete a self-directed research project (dissertation or report) and build professional skills in digital presentation, communication, and career development within the contemporary art and creative industries.
- Unit 10: Minor Project (20 Credits)
- Unit 11: Major Project & Degree Show (60 Credits)
- Unit 12: Creative and Critical Research Project (Dissertation) (20 Credits)
- Unit 13: Self Promotion (20 Credits)
Career Opportunities with a BA (Hons) In Fine Art
Graduates of this BA (Hons) Fine Art degree progress into a wide range of creative industry careers, including professional Fine Artist, gallery or museum curator, arts administrator, art critic or arts writer, and PGCE teacher training. Many also pursue MA Fine Art or further postgraduate study to specialise their practice.
Why Choose a BA (Hons) In Fine Art?
Through exhibitions, live briefs, collaborations, and partnerships with galleries and cultural institutions, students gain essential industry experience, build professional networks, and develop a strong artistic portfolio. Graduates frequently establish their own studios, secure artist residencies, or work across community arts and socially engaged practice.
This course prepares you for a dynamic career in the contemporary art world, whether in galleries, education, independent practice, or using art as a powerful tool for social change.
