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Fine Art with Foundation Year
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Hendon Campus
Course summary
What will you study on the BA Fine Art with Foundation Year?
Your first year concentrates on understanding and working with different models as a fine artist, ensuring you have exposure to all the different workshops and facilities available to you.
You will be introduced to concepts of time and action, space and object, plus image and index in your studio practice
In the second and third terms studio practice develops more individually
Introduction to contemporary fine art practice and its history with short written assignments.
In your second year you will diversify and expand your skills, developing a deeper awareness of the critical demands of contemporary art
You will develop your visual language as you experiment in your studio practice
You will study visual culture, art and philosophy, and art and the community with a concluding written submission
This year includes options to study on the international exchange programme or work on art projects in the community
Your study culminates in an exhibition (virtual or physical), where you will gain hands-on experience of curating and exhibiting.
Your final year of your degree enables you to consolidate and refine your art, developing your studio practice to a professional level.
This year includes a professional practice seminar series, a research essay, and another opportunity to work on art practice in the community
In tutorials you will focus on how clearly your visual language is communicated
The second and third terms focus on bringing work to a professional level for a public exhibition, whether online or in a gallery space.
What will you gain?
Alongside developing your vision and skills as an artist, you will also develop a wide range of transferable skills including initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to work both alone and in groups, and the ability to be reflective and constructively self-critical about projects you have initiated.
Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-arts-and-creative-industries/
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Hendon Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 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:
- WF10
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus Code:
- H
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- WF10
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus Code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - DEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-visual-arts/
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- As far as possible, students are required to attend an interview. The interview itself will be around 15 minutes but you should allow one hour for the whole interview process as you will be offered the opportunity to view the facilities and meet appropriate staff and students. We use the interview to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to study with us.
- Portfolio
- You should also bring a full portfolio to the interview.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 51 | With at least 51 in all components |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16600 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16600 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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Course contact details
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Email:enquiries@mdx.ac.uk
Phone:020 8411 5555
Fax: 020 8411 5649
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