BA Fine Art With Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) Fine Art with Foundation Year, a four-year programme covering studio practice and contextual study. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The Foundation Year is shared across Art, Design and Media disciplines, and final work is exhibited at the Degree Show.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. A level: 64 tariff points T level: Pass: D or E in core subject. UCAS tariff: 64 tariff points BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma with 64 points Scottish Highers: 64 points Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 points IB: 24 points European Baccalaureate: Pass with 60% overall
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 40%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Digital Media Applications
- Creative Methods
- Creative Risk Taking
- Creative Practice Major Project
- Introduction to the Creative Industries
- Techniques and Processes 1
- Introduction to Studio Culture 1
- Introduction to Art and Ideas 1
- Techniques and Processes 2
- Introduction to Studio Culture 2
- Contemporary Art and Its Histories
- Studio Practice 1: Artist and Audience
- Art in Context
- Visual Analysis
- Studio Practice 2: Development
- Professional Context 2: Development
- Contemporary Debates
- Professional Studio Practice
- Studio Practice 4: Realisation
- Dissertation
- Professional Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art With Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £18,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £23,500. The £18,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art With Foundation Year at University of Salford 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 With Foundation Year at University of Salford?
89% 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 With Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art With Foundation Year at University of Salford?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.