Overview

Drawing is at the core of the Painting (Hons) course offered at Robert Gordon University and is embedded within the programme in a variety of ways. You will learn in an environment that encourages personal expression and interpretation, as well as collaborative activity.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in industry competitions and live projects with real world clients, providing you with invaluable practical experience. Throughout the course, you will be able to study and develop your full creative potential, both critically and practically.

Job Prospects

Upon graduation you will have acquired a wide range of transferable skills that will equip you for employment in a diverse range of careers within the creative and cultural industries, as well as other fields of employment where creative thinkers are highly valued.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing & Visualisation

Creative Principles & Methods

Contextual And Critical Studies

Drawing & Visualisation

Core Fine Art Studies

Contextual And Critical Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-25 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher: BBC to include Art & Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)

GCE A Level: BC to include Art & Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. History).
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)
IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16990 GBP / year

≈ 16990 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6,750 per academic year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Aberdeen

Funding

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