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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Z001

Fine Art (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BA (Hons) Fine Art (Extended Degree) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Create.** Art isn’t just in galleries—it’s all around us, in our cities, landscapes, and buildings, and even in our digital spaces. Art shapes how we see the world, reflect on our past, and express the present. At Northumbria, studying the BA (Hons) Fine Art will help you become a thoughtful, skilled artist who understands the power of art and can connect with communities locally and globally. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Visual Arts Practice
Art History and Critical Theory
Contemporary Art and Society
Painting and Drawing Techniques
Sculpture and Three-Dimensional Form
Printmaking and Experimental Media
Curating and Exhibition Design
Professional Practice in Fine Art
UCAS Code:Z001
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£18,000£21,500
5 years£17,500£21,500£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▼ 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
£21,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Fine Art (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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