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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: BAFA
Fine Art
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the BA (Hons) Fine Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Fine Art is a four-year, intensive, studio-based programme designed to support you in developing your approach to creative practice and a critical understanding of contemporary culture. You will work closely with specialist staff to take multiple approaches to your creative work and will develop an understanding of how fine art is produced, experienced and valued in society. Our programme will help to shape you as an artist while introducing you to the many other creative, critical and cultural possibilities within the diverse and evolving field of contemporary fine art. International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Studio Practice
Art History and Theory
Contemporary Art Contexts
Critical and Conceptual Practice
Professional Development and Exhibition
Art and Cultural Criticism
Research Methods in Fine Art
Major Project and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:BAFA
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£38,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600
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 — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £20,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
70%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
77%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
74%Learning resources
95%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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