Overview

The BA Fine Art (Hons) programme at Bath Spa University is designed to cultivate your artistic capabilities across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, performance, and digital media. Our curriculum promotes a studio-centric approach, encouraging students to engage in independent enquiry while benefiting from expert guidance from practising artists. The course is structured to foster creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency, preparing graduates for diverse careers in the arts.

Bath Spa University is highly regarded for its Fine Art programme, ranking #1 in the South West and within the top 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. The university also excels in Continuation and Value Added metrics, demonstrating its commitment to student success. Our facilities include exceptional studios, technical support, and a vibrant community of artists and curators who contribute to an enriching educational environment.

Syllabus

The course structure is designed to encourage exploration and innovation. Key modules include:

Studio Practice: Strategies and Behaviours
Studio Practice: Investigation and Exploration
Fine Art
How Did We Get Here?: Contexts of Art
Studio Practice: Frameworks and Enquiries
Professional Placement Year
Situating Practice: Final Project

This curriculum balances practical skills with theoretical knowledge, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future careers.

Careers with Fine Art

Graduates of the Fine Art programme have pursued various career paths, including becoming professional artists, curators, and educators. Alumni have successfully established their own galleries or artist-run spaces and have taken roles in conservation, television, and art therapy. Many continue their studies at prestigious institutions such as the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal College of Art, demonstrating the programme's strong foundation for further academic and professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Studio 3: Leisure and Hospitality/Construction in Detail

Design Studio 4: Environment and Services

Professional Context 2: Work Experience

Design Studio 5: Industry Live/External Audience

Interior Design: Contemporary Issues and Practice

Professional Placement Year

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 147 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in United Kingdom

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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

Duolingo English Test

110

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72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:

A Level - grades BCC-CCC including a Grade C in Art and Design or related subject.
BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) to Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) in a related subject, or evidence of experience in Art and Design
T Levels – grade Merit-Pass (C+) preferred in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 27 points are required in addition to a HL Art subject at grade 6.
Access to HE courses - typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher) together with evidence of experience in Art and Design.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19330 GBP / year

≈ 19330 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 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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Syllabus

Careers with Fine Art

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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