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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W190

Fine Art

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the BA (Hons) Fine Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths Study the practice and theory of fine art in a dynamic, critical and international context. - Goldsmiths' Department of Art has a longstanding, worldwide reputation for excellence - You will have your own studio space from day one, with access to excellent technical facilities, across a broad range of media - You will employ your analytical capabilities to develop your own studio practice, in combination with a course of critical studies lectures and seminars - You will be taught by a team of artists, curators and writers, who will help y... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Studio Practice Fundamentals
Art History and Theory
Critical Studies in Contemporary Art
Materials and Technical Skills
Contextual Research and Concept Development
Professional Practice and Exhibition
Independent Studio Project
Dissertation in Fine Art
UCAS Code:W190
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

EEE - BBB

Successful completion of three A-levels, or an equivalent qualification. PLUS successful completion of an Art and Design Foundation diploma and portfolio of work. OR Successful completion of a Foundation diploma, BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (completed by the end of the academic year preceding entry). Please note, students applying directly from A-Levels who have not completed an Art and Design Foundation or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design will not be eligible for this programme. Mature students without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are also welcomed. After submitting your application you'll be asked to upload a portfolio and essay online. If selected for interview, you'll be asked to bring along a portfolio of recent work and an essay.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£91,500

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 — Goldsmiths, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,500
3 years£10,500£17,000£23,000
5 years£13,000£23,000£31,500

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 26% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
83%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Goldsmiths, University of London

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