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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 3E5Z
Fine Art with Contemporary Cultural Theory
University of LeedsLeeds, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Leeds, the BA (Hons) Fine Art with Contemporary Cultural Theory provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. You’ll explore and challenge your idea of art by engaging with a broad array of artistic practices and theoretical ideas. We approach fine art as a collection of forms, concepts and creative methods for addressing some of the most pressing questions society is faced with today. You’ll investigate the interconnections between art and the larger social dynamic that shape our culture, such as ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, being human and our relationship to nature and the environment. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Contemporary Art Practices and Movements
Critical Theory and Cultural Analysis
Studio Practice: Materials and Methods
Identity Politics in Visual Culture
Art History and Contextual Studies
Professional Development and Exhibition Practice
Environmental Art and Sustainability
Dissertation: Independent Art Project
UCAS Code:3E5Z
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB Where an applicant is undertaking an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the School may make an alternative offer that is one A level grade below that of our standard offer – on the condition that the applicant achieves a grade A in their EPQ (e.g. ABB at A level / alternative offer BBB plus grade A in EPQ). NB: An EPQ is optional and not a requirement of application. All applicants will also be required to submit a satisfactory portfolio of work. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 4 in English |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£26,500
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 Leeds
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £29,000 | £39,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
54%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
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
74%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
83%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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