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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W100

Fine Art

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Fine Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Fine Art is a studio-based course that provides you with the platform to confidently enter the professional world of the artist and arts professional. You will actively investigate universal approaches and practices in contemporary fine art that will test your knowledge, creativity and understanding. The course is taught by professional artists that are actively engaged in contemporary practice and will therefore encourage you to explore the broader social, political and community context to define a personal mode of study that will equip you to continue your development post-degree. International tuition fees are £21,500 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 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Globally recognised
Creative specialism
Studio-centred focus
Cultural exploration
UCAS Code:W100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

International Baccalaureate

26 points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

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 — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£25,000
3 years£12,000£18,000£22,000
5 years£17,500£24,000£28,500

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 22% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
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 £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

80%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
84%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
72%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Fine Art as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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