BA Fine Art
About this course
BA in Fine Art. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Art Practice 1 offers a choice of specialism in painting, printmaking, sculpture or video, while Drawing modules cover a range of methods, materials and tools. History of Art modules span global art from the early twentieth century to the present day.
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Entry requirements
A level: Foundation Diploma in Art plus 80 UCAS tariff points, or three A levels at BBB You will be asked to provide an online portfolio of your work when you apply. See our undergraduate portfolio information page for more details. IB: 24 points plus Pass in Art Foundation, or 30 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 34%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Art Studio 1
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Reading do next?
85% 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 Reading?
66% 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 Reading?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BA Fine Art at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at University of Reading?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.