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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W100

Fine Art

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Arts University Bournemouth, the BA (Hons) Fine Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course Summary Exhibiting artwork, that is the result of inquisitive enquiry, is at the heart of our course. This course is outward-looking and believes in the adaptability of art practice for both recognized and unfamiliar exhibition contexts to foster an enterprising and professional attitude in students. An outward-looking and connective mindset is learnt through a holistic understanding of established and new cultural areas in tandem with asking how a developing art practice can intervene or contribute to these areas. International tuition fees are £19,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundational Art Practice and Materials
Critical Thinking in Contemporary Art
Painting: Techniques and Conceptual Development
Sculpture: Form
Space and Material Exploration
Digital Media and Performance Art Practice
Art History and Cultural Contexts
Professional Practice and Exhibition Development
Independent Art Project and Portfolio
UCAS Code:W100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,850

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Arts University Bournemouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,500£28,000
3 years£16,500£22,000£26,500
5 years£21,000£26,500£33,000

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
9%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth offers Fine Art as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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