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Bachelor of Fine Art Painting

University of Brighton

  • Brighton, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A three-year honours degree in studio-based fine art painting at Limerick School of Art and Design.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Fine Art Painting and apply creative practice
  • Critical evaluation
  • and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Education and outreach
  • Curatorial practice
  • Animation
  • Film industry
  • Contemporary art practice
  • Further study (Level 9/10)

Curriculum

  • Three-year studio programme: introduction to studio painting
  • Painting and participation
  • Languages of painting
  • Critical and contextual studies
  • Professional practice
  • A placement or exchange with reflection in year 3
  • and research agendas and professionalism in contemporary art in the final year.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Entry is set per course from UK-style school qualifications (A-levels
  • BTEC
  • IB points
  • UCAS tariff) or international equivalents in the university's country guides
  • A foundation degree or HND may allow entry to year 2 or a top-up. English: IELTS 6.0-7.0 overall depending on course.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification (country-specific equivalencies guides), Foundation degree/HND may enter year 2.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • UCAS Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,108 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,935 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Art and Media
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.