BA Body Art
University for the Creative Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) Fine Art, combining fine art practice with body art including tattooing, body modification, and performance. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This is the UK's only body art degree, featuring a Major Project module in the final year and placement opportunities through Making Public.
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Entry requirements
We’ll need to see your portfolio for this course, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details. The standard entry requirements* for this course is one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications; Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject; 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL), see more information about IB entry requirements . And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
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What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 18%
- South East: 64%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Body Art Modes
- Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability
- Body Art Practices
- Practice in Context
- Creative Project
- Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence
- Body Art: Ethics and Aesthetics
- Making Public
- Creative Research
- Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Body Art at University for the Creative Arts earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £30,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Body Art at University for the Creative Arts 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 Body Art at University for the Creative Arts?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Body Art at University for the Creative Arts?
The typical offer is 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BA Body Art at University for the Creative Arts include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Body Art at University for the Creative Arts?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.