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Fine Art (Extended Degree) - BA (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Imagine. Learn. Create.

Art isn’t just in galleries-it’s all around us, in our cities, landscapes, and buildings, and even in our digital spaces. Art shapes how we see the world, reflect on our past, and express the present. At Northumbria, studying the BA (Hons) Fine Art will help you become a thoughtful, skilled artist who understands the power of art and can connect with communities locally and globally.This course blends theory with hands-on practice to prepare you for many career paths, from community arts and teaching to curating, arts management, and more. You’ll explore the many forms of art with guidance from Northumbria’s experienced art practitioners, historians, and industry partners like The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. Each module is built on active research that brings fresh insights to your learning experience.The course is dynamic and flexible, allowing you to tailor your studies to fit your goals and giving you a strong foundation for further study or a successful career in the arts.


Extended Degree

This extended degree provides an alternative route to higher education and supports those who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. It includes a foundation year which helps develop your skills, build confidence, and foster creativity. The extended degree gives you the chance to establish a strong academic foundation while exploring a wide range of creative arts disciplines, with a key focus on fine art.


What will I learn in my Foundation Year?

In the foundation year of this course, you'll have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities in challenging, engaging, and dynamic studio environments. You'll explore a number of different academic skills for higher education in relation to creative arts and fine art. The teaching approach combines studio and workshop activities, lectures, seminars, and hands-on experience with technology and equipment.The foundation year of the course delivered at level 3 which develops your ability to study in Higher Education is not accredited. Subsequent levels and years are accredited and deliver the knowledge, competencies, and skills required to meet the specific course accreditation requirements that relate to the approved accredited award title.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 56 - 72

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Free support for applicants through in-country visits, fairs, webinars, and one-to-one chats, provided by global and UK-based teams.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    34th out of 82 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    134 55%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    33rd

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    28th

    1

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