Overview:
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) in Fine Art
- Location: Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester, United Kingdom
- Duration:3 years full-time
- Delivery Format: On-campus, in-person learning
Short Description:
The BA Fine Art program at the University of Chester offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for developing artists. The course encourages students to explore, practice, expand, and deploy their creative potential. Students engage in studio-based practice, critical theory, and professional development, preparing them for careers in the creative industries.
Curriculum Highlights:
- Studio Practice: Emphasis on developing individual artistic practice through studio-based work.
- Critical Theory: Integration of critical theory to inform and underpin studio activity from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
- Professional Development: Preparation for professional practice through exhibitions, collaborations, and industry links.
Entry Requirements:
- UCAS Points: 112 points (e.g., BCC–BBC at A-Level, DMM in BTEC).
- GCSEs: Minimum of Grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- English Language: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.
Career Opportunities:
Fine Art graduates possess multiple transferable skills, including specialist workshop skills, research and presentation skills, communication and writing skills, universally applicable across a broad range of roles. Graduates from the course work in galleries and museums, as curators, educators and makers and roles that involve any form of visual communication.
Fees:
- UK Students: £9,535 per year.
- International Students: £14,450 per year.
Application Deadlines:
2026/27 Entry: Applications are currently open. The University of Chester operates a rolling admissions process, so it’s advisable to apply early.
Contacts & Resources:
Website link: https://www.chester.ac.uk/study/course-search/fine-art-ba-hons/?studyMode=102519
