University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
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Course contact details
Course enquiries
Phone:01273 644644
Course summary
Our Fine Art BA degree fosters your imagination, investigation, experimentation and communication of creative ideas.
You will create artworks in dedicated studio spaces, exploring concepts through making. Presenting your work to peers and staff who are experienced arts practitioners, in a supportive environment is integral to the course and helps you refine your ideas.
Whether working in collage, sculpture, performance, text or digital media, you'll enhance your creativity and develop essential skills. We offer specialist workshops with technical demonstrators allowing you to experiment with materials.
Gain professional experience through public exhibitions and proposal documents, preparing you for diverse roles in the creative industries.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Gain skills in working with a range of materials and processes understanding that often through the process of engaging with materials and processes, new discoveries are made.
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We allow you the space and give you the guidance to think through making, turning ideas into tangible creative outcomes.
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Lecturers are practising artists who bring a diverse range of skills and experience to your learning.
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Plan, organise and execute exhibitions for public audiences throughout the course.
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Learn to communicate ideas in visual, written and spoken forms.
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Develop tenacity, resourcefulness, resilience and self-motivation, fundamental aspects of sustaining an art practice or working within the creative industries.
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Space to discuss, articulate and critically evaluate your own and others’ artwork.
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Learn to develop professional proposal documents that communicate planned work in visual and text form and include ethical, and health and safety considerations.
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Show a body of work in the university’s graduate show.
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Opportunity to apply for an exchange program with the University of Nagoya, Japan.
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Follow the course on Instagram: @brightonbafineart
Modules
Year 1
Studio Practice 1: Thinking and Making
Studio Practice 2: Making and Site
Contemporary Art Institutional Roles and Terms
Theories and Practices of Fine Art: Introduction to Global Art Histories and Art Writing
Year 2
Studio Practice 3: Public Exhibition
Studio Practice 4: Practice-led Research
Theories and Practices of Fine Art: Contexts and Specialisms
Diary Practice: Making Meaning in Times of Global Challenge
Final year
Theories and Practices of Fine Art: Articulation of Your Critical Position
Studio Practice 5: Consolidating and Situating Practice
Studio Practice 6: Planning and Completion of Degree
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Brighton
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W150
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W150
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 pointsYour portfolio of work is the most important part of your applications for this course. It’s not just about finished work, this is your opportunity to show us your thinking, ideas and abilities. We will assess it alongside your UCAS application.
A level
BCC - BBBPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM - DDMAccess to HE Diploma
M: 30 creditsPass with 60 credits overall. Art and Design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 pointsMust include three subjects at Higher Level.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements https://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At Brighton we recognise that not everyone's background provides the same advantages, and we know that grades are not the only indicator of potential.
If you meet our contextual admissions criteria we will make you an offer which is at least 16 UCAS points lower than our standard offer. You may also be eligible for additional financial and practical support from us through the Brighton Boost cost of living support package.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
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