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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W101

Fine Art (with placement year)

Leeds Arts University
Leeds, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Fine Art (with placement year) at Leeds Arts University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. As a developing artist you will explore, navigate, and define your own specialism within fine art and refine your critical understanding of the role of art in society. Shaped by personal interests, historical, contemporary, social, political, cultural, environmental and technological contexts, you will situate and position your work. You will work within purpose-built studio communities with access to facilities for painting, printmaking, sculpture, and performance and digital practices. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 86% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Painting and Drawing Practice
Printmaking and Relief Processes
Sculpture and Three-Dimensional Form
Critical Contextual Studies in Art
Contemporary Art Theory and Practice
Digital and Performance Art
Professional Practice and Exhibition Development
Studio Research and Independent Project
UCAS Code:W101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Leeds Arts University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£12,000£17,000£21,000
5 years£18,000£22,500£27,500

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
£22,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

60%Working
10%Work & Study
10%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
89%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Leeds Arts University

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