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Bachelor of Fine Art

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Northumbria University campus

About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): 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

  • Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual) from Level 3 qualifications. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths
  • Statistics
  • Or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
  • Or equivalents. Additional: A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios/
  • Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
  • Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages, Extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points, Top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree, Some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Portfolio
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
  2. GCSEs
  3. IELTS
  4. Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
  5. English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,850 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£30,389 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Design, Arts and Creative Industries
DepartmentFine Art
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 4 years.