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Bachelor of Fine Art

University of Cumbria

Carlisle, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A one-year MFA that develops independent studio practice, Theory and professional experience.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Fine Art to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Three strands run through the course: practice
Theory and professional experience. Teaching uses lectures. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Practising artist
Careers in the fine arts
Applying art practice in other fields

Curriculum

Three strands run through the course: practice
Theory and professional experience. Teaching uses lectures
Seminars
Tutorials and workshops
Extended essays explore leading contemporary practices
And students specialise in media such as video
Photography or sound with no house style.

Entry requirements

Academic

UK A-levels
BTEC or an equivalent international secondary qualification at the course UCAS tariff (about 104-120 points
Varying by course
48 Points for an integrated foundation year)
Some courses need GCSE-equivalent English and maths
Country equivalents on the entry requirements page
Top-up degrees need a foundation degree
HND or 240 credits (120 at level 4
120 At level 5).

Accepted academic background

UK A-levels / BTEC / equivalent international secondary qualification at the course UCAS tariff (about 104-120 points, Varies by course), English and maths GCSE-equivalent for some courses.

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Portfolio.

How to apply

Check entry requirements by country and course (cumbria. Ac. Uk/study/international-students/entry-requirements/). Apply online via UCAS or an approved agent (cumbria. Ac. Uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/). No application fee is published. Show English proof (about IELTS 0 or the Cumbria Password test). Receive an offer. Meet its conditions and pay the deposit (up to 50% of first-year tuition
or 4
000 GBP for low-risk countries). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrange accommodation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,000 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£26,827 GBP

Program details

Campus	Carlisle - Brampton Road
Faculty or school	Institute of Education, Arts and Society
Department	Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.