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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W122

Fine Art (including foundation year)

London Metropolitan University
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Fine Art (including foundation year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? Our Fine Art BA (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is a four-year degree with an in-built foundation year that will give you the chance to explore a range of artistic directions before going on to specialise specifically in areas of fine art during your subsequent years of study. Our foundation year course is a great route into a fine art degree, especially if you don’t meet the necessary requirements to enter a three-year undergraduate degree in fine art or painting. The School of Art, Architecture and Design, where our Fine Art (including foundation year) BA... International tuition fees are £21,000 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Drawing and Observational Practice
Materials and Conceptual Exploration
Colour Theory and Composition
Performance and Time-Based Practice
Painting and Mixed Media Techniques
Art History and Critical Theory
Studio Practice and Professional Development
Contemporary Art and Curatorial Practice
UCAS Code:W122
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£20,000£26,500
5 years£16,000£24,000£30,500

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 13% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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
96%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Fine Art (including foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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