Foundation Year Fine Art BA (Hons)

<strong>Would you like to develop the practical and intellectual skills required to be a creative, critical and reflective arts practitioner?</strong><br/><br/>Acting as a gateway to degree-level study, the Fine Art Foundation Year course allows you to study a broad range of creative arts disciplines, with a key focus on fine art. You will also acquire key transferable skills such as effective communication, team work, time and project management, research and digital literacy, all of which can prove vital to achieving at University and gaining employment after graduation.<br/><br/>Taught by a team of world-leading artists and academics, you will be equipped to successfully take your learning to the next level.<br/><br/>This course is delivered through a mix of classroom and studio-based learning, with engagement with the cultural centres in the region available to further enhance your learning.

Joining Northumbria means joining a business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Northumbria are currently ranked Gold for student outcomes, Silver for overall teaching excellence*, and a top 8 university for student life**. <br/><br/>Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University is home to an enormous student population of 31,170, and consequently, some of the best nightlife scenes in the country! Newcastle also has one of the lowest costs of living in the country (We Buy Any Home, 2024), so you don't have to break the bank to have fun either!<br/><br/>There's truly something for everyone at Northumbria! You can make use of the fantastic facilities including the £30 million flagship Sports Central. And if exploring is more your thing? You're never far from beaches, stunning countryside and local history.<br/><br/>Find out more about Northumbria and get in touch today!<br/><br/>* (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)<br/>** (Uni Compare 2025 Rankings)