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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W100

Fine Art

University of Cumbria
Carlisle, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Cumbria, the BA (Hons) Fine Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Carlisle, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Art is more than a skill; it's a language of expression. Our course encourages you to delve deep into your creative psyche to develop art that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also rich in meaning and context. Here, you'll learn to embed your personal experiences and perspectives into your work, making each piece a powerful reflection of your unique artistic voice. International tuition fees are £16,000 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Drawing and Visual Language
Painting and Colour Theory
Three-Dimensional Form and Sculpture
Printmaking and Relief Processes
Photography and Moving Image
Critical Theory and Art History
Professional Practice and Exhibition Curation
Interdisciplinary Studio Practice
UCAS Code:W100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

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 — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£25,000
3 years£13,000£17,000£20,500
5 years£15,500£19,500£24,500

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▼ 26% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 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

65%Working
5%Work & Study
40%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
91%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Cumbria

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

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