BA Fine Art
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
BA in Fine Art. Students are allocated their own studio space from the first year and have access to technical facilities across a range of media. The course combines practical studio work with critical analysis through lectures and seminars. It is taught by practising artists, curators and writers, and includes input from visiting artists and guest speakers.
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Entry requirements
Our entry requirements for this programme are: Level 4 Foundation in Art & Design Level 4 BTEC in Art & Design Level 3 BTEC in Art & Design Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice Please note, students applying directly from A-Levels who do not meet any of the above requirements will not be eligible for this programme. We also welcome applications from mature students without formal qualifications. In such cases, your application will be assessed based on your portfolio. Selection process After submitting your application, you'll be asked to upload a portfolio online. If selected for interview, you'll be asked to bring along a portfolio of recent work and an essay.
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What students say
Based on about 63 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 19%
- Elementary occupations: 17%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 8%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 61%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 24%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £37,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London do next?
88% 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
99% 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.