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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WW31

Fine Art

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Robert Gordon University, the BA (Hons) Fine Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Fine Art provides opportunity to study Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Moving Image through the creative investigation of analogue and digital methodologies. Our curriculum includes studio-based projects, public exhibitions, work experience, international study options and culminates in a spectacular Degree Show. Gray’s offers excellent studio environments, fully equipped workshops and a highly experienced staff team, all set within a stunning riverside natural landscape and an extraordinary building exclusively designed for artists to grow and thrive. International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Studio Practice Fundamentals
Drawing and Visual Language
Printmaking Techniques and Theory
Painting Concepts and Methods
Sculpture and Three-Dimensional Form
Photography and Image-Making
Contemporary Art History and Criticism
Professional Practice and Exhibition Design
UCAS Code:WW31
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry

International Baccalaureate

27 points

to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry

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

£18,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,200

Home Student Fee

£7,220

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 — Robert Gordon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£25,000
3 years£15,000£19,500£23,500
5 years£18,500£24,000£29,000

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 15% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
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 £4,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working
3%Studying
12%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
55%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
98%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Fine Art as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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