Fine Art (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Fine Art (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video and lens-based media and printmaking, and then take the opportunity to specialise, combine areas or to remain broad-based with this open, creative degree.
You will:
Be able to develop as a creative independent artist with opportunities to take on commissions, showcase your work in exhibitions and enter competitions.
Develop your own unique visual art practice and learn how to creatively use skills and choose materials to express your ideas
Enjoy professional studio space set within a traditional Art ...
Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video and lens-based media and printmaking, and then take the opportunity to specialise, combine areas or to remain broad-based with this open, creative degree.<br/><br/>You will:<br/><br/>Be able to develop as a creative independent artist with opportunities to take on commissions, showcase your work in exhibitions and enter competitions.<br/>Develop your own unique visual art practice and learn how to creatively use skills and choose materials to express your ideas<br/>Enjoy professional studio space set within a traditional Art School environment, allowing you to test out ideas through making<br/>Study in small groups allowing for individual support<br/>Benefit from strong links with a range of galleries and other exhibition spaces in Wales and the rest of the UK<br/>Have opportunities to study abroad or take part in projects with an international dimension<br/>Be encouraged to exhibit your work<br/>Gain knowledge from high profile visiting artists<br/>*This subject area is rated joint 2nd in the UK for Satisfied with Teaching in the Fine Art subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W100
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
72
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*
E
We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, Channel Islands, International | £11,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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