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Fine Art

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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Lancaster University
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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Fine Art programme at University Centre at Blackburn College provides a platform for both traditional and contemporary art practice.

The Fine Art degree facilitates opportunities for our students to make art works in any media, engage in practice led research and develop their practice as critically engaged participants in the local, national and indeed global community.

Engagement takes place in large, bright, purpose built Victorian drawing studios, a modern University Centre, a student run gallery space in the heart of Blackburn, in the town itself and in cities across the country.

Equal value is placed by staff and students on both analogue and digital process and outcomes, with workshops that are an exciting mix of traditional print making, sculpture, photography and painting that allow the best traditional processes to be explored alongside digital image making, moving image production, audio recording and television studio access that allows students to develop an individual practice in any media appropriate to their work.

We are looking for students who demonstrate ambition, curiosity and bravery in their work, and who understand the benefits of working in small groups with access to large studios supported by a dedicated and internationally recognised staff team of practicing and visiting artists who will support you in your journey towards becoming professional artists on an international stage.

We also offer a Foundation Entry option for this course:

Modules

Here are a list of modules that may be included in the course; Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory)Drawing: Visual Inquiry
• 2D Media (Painting, Printmaking, Collage, Photography)
• 3 & 4D Media (Sculpture, Installation, Performance, Film)
• Contextual Studies
• Independent Research Project
Level 5 modules (all modules are mandatory)
• Experimental Research
• Critical Studies
• Experimental Studio Practice
• Refining Studio Practice
• Creative Futures
Level 6 Modules
Advanced Studio Practice 1
Dissertation
Professional Practice
Advanced Studio Practice 2

Assessment method

Through a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You will be assessed by, portfolio, supprting materials such as sketchbooks, journals and blogs, Exhibition, Presentations, Written essays, Dissertation, peer assessment, peer critique, self-assessment.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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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:
W101
Institution code:
B40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Blackburn College 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:
W101
Institution code:
B40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

80 points

however, we welcome applications from students with a desire to learn more about Fine Art and the opportunity to return to education. You will be invited to attend an interview so that you can meet our team, see our factilities and we can talk about your own artistic aspirations.

You will be able to show a portfolio at your interview or demonstrate prior learning. You will also need to show a willingness to write essays and participate in critical debate. You may need to show that you have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you'll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You will be invited to attend an interview so that you can meet our team, see our factilities and we can talk about your own artistic aspirations. You will be able to show a portfolio at your interview or demonstrate prior learning. You will also need to show a willingness to write essays and participate in critical debate. You may need to show that you have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you'll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.
Portfolio

English language requirements

All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.

https://www.blackburn.ac.uk/course/degree/fine-art-ba-hons-subject-to-revalidation/IA3074A21 https://www.blackburn.ac.uk/course/degree/fine-art-ba-hons-subject-to-revalidation/IA3074A21

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

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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

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