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Bachelor of Fine Art

University of Southampton

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

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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

  • Typical offers run from BBC to A*AA at A-level
  • or IB and country equivalents (course offer shown in Grade)
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent
  • applicants lacking required subjects can use a Foundation Year
  • English proficiency required (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for most courses).

Accepted academic background

A-levels, IB or country-specific equivalent upper secondary qualification; applicants without the required subjects may apply to a Foundation Year

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for most courses (6.5 or 7.0 overall with higher components for some)
  • TOEFL iBT 92 - 100 (before 2026-01-21)
  • PTE Academic 67 - 76

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference

How to apply

  1. Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£28,300 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWinchester
Faculty or schoolArt, design and fashion
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteCompetitive Southampton scholarships are available to eligible international undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students. Award values, nationality, degree, subject, entry year and application conditions vary; funding is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    61 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.