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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W10F

Fine Art (with Integrated Foundation Year)

University for the Creative Arts
Canterbury, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
41%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Fine Art (with Integrated Foundation Year) at University for the Creative Arts. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Fine Art (with Integrated Foundation Year) is a four year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree. Diversity of people and art practice is celebrated and vital in our BA (Hons) Fine Art degree at UCA Canterbury, where you will be supported to become the artist you want to be. With a high level of individual support and extensive facilities, you will enjoy a bespoke learning experience. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year: Drawing and Visual Language
Foundation Year: Introduction to Fine Art Practice
Year One: Contextual Studies in Contemporary Art
Year One: Studio Practice and Material Exploration
Year Two: Professional Practice and Exhibition Development
Year Two: Critical Discourse in Art History
Year Three: Independent Project and Research
Year Three: Curatorial Thinking and Cultural Production
UCAS Code:W10F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

27 points

27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level. As this course requires an audition, you are not required to have a performance-related subject.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University for the Creative Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,000£26,000
3 years£15,500£19,500£24,000
5 years£18,500£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 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

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

70%Working
6%Studying
9%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
41%
Learning opportunities
45%
Assessment and feedback
49%
Academic support
35%
Organisation and management
3%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
27%
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 University for the Creative Arts

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