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BFA Fine Art

University College London

About this course

BFA in Fine Art, a fine art degree focusing on creative practice across painting, fine art media and sculpture, taught at the UCL Slade School of Fine Art. Students benefit from dedicated studio space and access to London's cultural resources.

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Institution
University College London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Slade School of Fine Art
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W101
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 34
Median salary
£27,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB (A portfolio of work is required.) IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5, a portfolio of work is required.)

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What students say

Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 93%
  • Assessment and feedback: 95%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 86%
  • Student voice: 86%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 20%
  • London: 50%
  • South East: 15%
  • Scotland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 65%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • A degree: 20%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BFA Fine Art at University College London earn?

The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £35,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Art.

Are students happy with the teaching on BFA Fine Art at University College London?

93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BFA Fine Art at University College London?

The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BFA Fine Art at University College London?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.