BA Hons Fine Art

at Teesside University

Course structure

Year 1 core modules

Curatorial Methods

Developing Studio Practice

Drawing and Printmaking

MIMA History of Art, Design & Architecture

Skills and Studio Practice

Working in the Creative Industries

Year 2 core modules

Art and Place

Career Context

Expanding Studio Practice

Global Future Contexts

Sustaining Studio Practice

Working with the MIMA Collection

Optional work placement year

Work placement

Final-year core modules

Art, Theory and Context

Final Studio Project

Major Research Project: Fine Art (Exhibition)

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry
96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration is also given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical art and design experience at an appropriate level. Applicants may be invited to share a portfolio where applicable to show creative skills in fine art.

Applicants are invited join us on campus for an applicant day, enabling you to see our fine arts facilities, meet staff and students and learn more about studying at Teesside University.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

Helping you meet the entry requirements
We may be able to help you meet the requirements for admission by offering you the opportunity to study one or more Summer University modules, some of which can be studied by distance learning.

Alternative degree with integrated foundation year
If you are unable to achieve the minimum admission requirements for Year 1 entry you could, subject to eligibility, join one of our degree courses with an integrated foundation year.

Direct entry to later years
If you have previously studied at higher education level (for example, a foundation degree, HNC, HND or one or more years at degree level at another institution) you may request direct entry to Year 2 or year 3 of this degree.
 

Entry to 2022/23 academic year

Fee for UK applicants
£9,250 a year

Fee for international applicants
£14,000 a year

Career opportunities

Fine art graduates move forward into an increasingly broad range of professional futures including postgraduate study in visual art at Teesside University (MA Fine Art) and education through Graduate Teacher Training and Recruitment, acquire sponsored fellowships and arts-based residencies (facilitated by DigitalCity and Tees Valley Arts), develop independent practice through locally based studio groups (Saltburn Artist Projects, Navigator North and Platform Arts), work as curators for gallery-based exhibitions (The Heritage Gallery and Python Gallery), take advantage of local and regional opportunities for additional professional development (a-n and Arts Council England, North East) and, as self-employed artists, become professional cultural practitioners.