BA Fine Art
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fine Art. Core topics include design and creative practice. The course includes a final practice-based research project that can be presented as a portfolio or publication. Students work in dedicated studios and 3D workshops through four distinct modes: Drawing, Proactivity, Studio and Curiosity.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 83%
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: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 22%
- Sales occupations: 18%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 12%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 43%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Drawing
- Workshops
- Establishing Studio Practice
- Environments
- Expanded Drawing
- Developing Studio Practice
- Object and Image
- Site and Fabrication
- Dialogues
- Professional Studies: Art, Work, Life
- Sustaining Studio Practice
- Exhibition
- Practice-Based Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Gloucestershire do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fine Art at University of Gloucestershire?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fine Art at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at University of Gloucestershire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.