Painting Drawing and Printmaking Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Painting Drawing and Printmaking Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking at Arts University Plymouth offers the only undergraduate degree in the UK that brings these three disciplines together in an holistic way, building on their rich history of nourishing and challenging each other.\
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On this course, you'll explore painting, drawing and printmaking as three interconnected ways of thinking and making. You'll be given the space, support and practical skills to discover your artistic voice through imaginative questioning, material experim...
BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking at Arts University Plymouth offers the only undergraduate degree in the UK that brings these three disciplines together in an holistic way, building on their rich history of nourishing and challenging each other.\
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On this course, you'll explore painting, drawing and printmaking as three interconnected ways of thinking and making. You'll be given the space, support and practical skills to discover your artistic voice through imaginative questioning, material experimentation and skilled invention.
### At a glance
* Degree: BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking
* UCAS codes: 3-year degree WWDF / 4-year degree with Integrated Foundation W102
* Typical UCAS points: 104–120
* Studio focus: painting, drawing and printmaking taught as interconnected disciplines
* Student experience (NSS 2025): 100% positive answers on key teaching and development measures (see below)
### Why choose this painting, drawing and printmaking degree at Arts University Plymouth?
* Immerse yourself in material experimentation, critical imagining and skilled invention across painting, drawing and printmaking.
* Learn from professional artists who understand the challenges and rewards of creative practice and can guide you in developing your own visual language.
* Study in light and airy studios, with dedicated facilities for crafting an ambitious practice.
* Build specialist and transferable skills to open up a fulfilling and enduring creative career.
### What you’ll learn and how you’ll study
You’ll learn through hands-on experimentation, testing materials, processes, approaches and ideas, and reflecting on what you’re doing and why. Regular tutorials, seminars, lectures and group discussions help you develop confidence, identify relevant contexts for your work, and engage with diverse histories and current debates.
Workshops introduce traditional techniques, including intaglio printing and making your own paints from raw pigments, which you’ll explore alongside technologies and know-how from across Arts University Plymouth’s world-class facilities.
You’ll work in a specialist studio environment designed to support focus, curiosity and ambition. As well as course teaching, you can book additional access to specialist facilities for self-directed development through SmartHub, with a guaranteed 11 hours each week during the teaching year.
In printmaking, you can develop a broad technical range, with access to processes such as screen-printing, etching, drypoint, aquatint, lino, woodblock, letterpress, monoprint and more, supported by professional presses and equipment.
Arts University Plymouth was ranked #2 in the UK for Facilities (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024).
### Careers and future opportunities
Career opportunities include: Exhibiting Artists, Teachers, Lecturers, Art Therapists, Illustrators, Curators, Producers, Gallery Managers, Arts Administrators, Community Arts Organisers and Creative Entrepreneurs.
Many of our award-winning students continue to postgraduate study at Arts University Plymouth and other institutions nationally, such as The Royal Drawing School and The Royal College of Art.
You’ll also be supported by a dedicated Careers and Enterprise service, accredited by AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services).
Course Information
3 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-E96
Institution Code
P65
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104.0
120.0
Although many of our students do come in with top grades and high UCAS points, these aren’t necessarily essential for entry. We typically ask for a minimum of 104 UCAS points, but we understand that talented artists, designers and makers can have a wide range of relevant strengths and skills beyond formal qualifications. We’re just as interested in exploring your portfolio as we are in seeing your grades.
A level
C,C,B
B,B,B
We welcome A levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome Access to HE Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D
We welcome Pearson BTEC Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
We welcome International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,C
C,C,C
We welcome Scottish Advanced Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Baccalaureate
We welcome Scottish Baccalaureate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
T Level
We welcome T Level in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Higher
We welcome Scottish Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
We can accept AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (core maths) when combined with other qualifications
AS
We can accept AS levels when combined with other qualifications.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,P2
We welcome Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
We can accept City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Extended Project
We can accept Extended Project when combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We can accept Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) when combined with other qualifications.
National progression Award - Scotland
We can accept National Progression Award - Scotland when combined with other qualifications.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
We can accept NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
We can accept Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish National Certificate
We can accept Scottish National Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We can accept Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) when combined with other qualifications.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We can accept Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
We can accept WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We can accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales when combined with other qualifications.
Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6
We welcome Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We can accept Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) when combined with other qualifications.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £5,025 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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