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BA Fine Art with Psychology

University of Worcester

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fine Art with Psychology, combining creative practice with psychological theory. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students are based at the Art House with personal studio space and collaborate alongside other arts students. This is one of only two UK undergraduate courses combining Fine Art and Psychology.

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Institution
University of Worcester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Fine Art with Psychology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
CW89
Typical offer
A-level BBC
Median salary
£23,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 A-level: BBC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit

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What students say

Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 82%
  • Assessment and feedback: 91%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 77%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 77%

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 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
  • Caring personal services: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 66%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 2%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 12%
  • Wales: 4%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Modules

  • Research: Looking through Writing
  • Making: Space, Surface, Time
  • Site and Participation: Connecting Spaces
  • Introduction to Studying Psychology
  • Psychology Through Life
  • Research: Writing as Practice
  • Making: Experimentation, Presentation, Reflection
  • Exhibition: Curatorial Projects and Off-Site Shows
  • Site and Social Engagement
  • The Individual and the Social World
  • Psychological Perspectives on Mental Health Difficulties
  • Creative Ways of Working with Children and Young People
  • Research: Critical Commentary (Dissertation equivalent module)
  • Making: Exit Portfolio
  • Mental Health in Practice
  • Exhibition: Solo Shows and Professional Development
  • Site and Context
  • Social Cognition & Emotion
  • Understanding Trauma and Violence

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Fine Art with Psychology at University of Worcester earn?

The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Art.

What do graduates of BA Fine Art with Psychology at University of Worcester 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 with Psychology at University of Worcester?

87% 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 Psychology at University of Worcester?

The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.

Does BA Fine Art with Psychology at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Fine Art with Psychology at University of Worcester?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.