BA Fine Art
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, a fine art degree focusing on contemporary art practice through studio work and material exploration. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake a year abroad or a year in employment between stages. The first year introduces contemporary art methods through compulsory modules such as Contested Terrains, Myth, Illusion and The Virtual, Studio Practice 1A, and Studio Practice 1B. The second year expands technical exploration and media engagement via Expanded Fields, Invisible Objects, and Studio Practice 2B, alongside optional collaborative briefs like Collaborate (A), Collaborate (B), and Collaborate (C). The final year culminates in intensive independent studio experimentation and presentation through modules including Final Major Project (BAFA), Framing your project, Professional Planning (Fine Art), Strategies of Showing, and Studio Practice 3A.
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Entry requirements
A level: Our standard offer is BBC at A-level or equivalent qualification, we also consider grades of comparable value and offer on these taking into account the suitability of the portfolio submission for the intended course. IB: Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 20%
- South East: 53%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 50%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 35%
- 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
- Contested Terrains
- Myth, Illusion and The Virtual
- Studio Practice 1A
- Studio Practice 1B
- WSA Year Abroad
- Expanded Fields
- Invisible Objects
- Studio Practice 2B
- Year in Employment
- Collaborate (B)
- Collaborate (A)
- Collaborate (C)
- Final Major Project (BAFA)
- Framing your project
- Professional Planning (Fine Art)
- Strategies of Showing
- Studio Practice 3A
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £33,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Fine Art at University of Southampton do next?
95% 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 Southampton?
85% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Does BA Fine Art at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fine Art at University of Southampton?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.