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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore what it means to be an artist in the 21st Century, considering the role of contemporary art in modern society. Develop your artistic work across the full range of contemporary fine art media, including drawing, installation, painting, sculpture, performance, photography, film, video, sound, and print.Nottingham is internationally recognised as a vibrant hub for new and emerging artists and artist-led initiatives, boasting a diverse and thriving network of galleries, art spaces and artist collectives. Benefit from our links with such organisations locally, nationally and internationally by working on collaborative projects and enhancing your professional practice.You’ll have the opportunity to enter competitions and exhibit your work globally. Our Fine Art graduates have played a big role in the development of the artistic network in Nottingham – there is direct correlation with the amount of art projects going on in the city and our alumni – a reciprocal ecosystem that future students can benefit from.


Key features

- Experiment with different media before focusing on what is right for your own practice.- Work in our dedicated Fine Art studios and workshops, alongside students from all years.- Attend our Live Lecture Series, featuring national and international artists, creative practitioners and theorists.- Be inspired by Nottingham’s artistic community and creative places to visit, including Nottingham Contemporary, New Art Exchange and Lakeside Arts.- Create connections with Nottingham’s wider art community through our alumni and staff network.- Benefit from our extensive links with festivals, art organisations and artists’ groups, nationally and internationally.- Take part in local and international exhibitions and events, such as the Tilburg project in the Netherlands and Kunstpodium T programme.- Go on optional study trips to destinations such as Berlin, New York, and Copenhagen.- Apply to study part of your degree abroad through our European or international exchange programmes.- Have the support of academic and technical staff who are practising artists in their own right.- Exhibit your work as part of our Showcase, with the opportunity to exhibit externally in local, national or international spaces.- We're ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021).


Assessment

Assessment is 100% through coursework. You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade.


Employability

A high proportion of graduates stay in Nottingham to pursue artistic activities. Many go on to become artists or work in roles such as curators, teachers, gallerists, animators, musicians, community artists, photographers and filmmakers. Some go on to use the skills and experience they’ve gained to enter careers in journalism, media, photography, web design, interiors, landscape design, and education. Successful and notable graduates from this course include:Film director, Simon EllisPainter, Nigel CookeArtist and Illustrator, Jon BurgermanCurators, Hannah Conroy and Ashley GallantArtists, Tim Noble and Sue WebsterAward-winning Landscape Designer, Sarah PriceVideo Artist, Marianna SimnettArtist, Yoko HayashiSculptor, David Batchelor.


Your space to create at NTU

We’re committed to helping you explore, expand and refine your craft, as you discover new creative horizons with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces. Visit our facilities hub at


www.ntu.ac.uk/artfacilities

to find out more.


Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, England

NTU is a truly international community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. Based in Nottingham – a welcoming and diverse student city in the UK.
Friendly and experienced regional teams offer expert advice to international students and families – meet in country or online.
Support with meeting entry requirements – preparation courses for bachelor's and master's, academic English and study skills, all on NTU City Campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    14th out of 84 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    139 58%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    15th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    46th

    5

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