BA (Hons) Fine Art

The University of Wolverhampton offers an inspiring environment for emerging artists, combining expert teaching with outstanding facilities. Our Fine Art students benefit from access to a diverse range of specialist workshops and making spaces, as well as a dedicated studio for individual practice.

 

You’ll have access to:

 

· Fully equipped printmaking studios, including screen printing, etching and relief processes

· Sculpture and casting spaces, with facilities for metal, wood, clay and mixed media

· Darkroom and digital photography labs, supporting both analogue and digital image-making

· Video and digital editing suites for time-based media and moving image work

· Flexible installation and performance spaces for experimental or site-responsive work

· Regular technical workshops delivered by experienced practitioners

· A vibrant programme of visiting artists, public lectures and external exhibitions

 

These resources support a professional working environment that mirrors contemporary artistic practice. Combined with our strong links to the creative and cultural sectors, the University of Wolverhampton provides a rich foundation for your future in the arts.

MAKING EXPERIENCE: Advanced Technical Practices within Contemporary Art, Technical Confidence in Material Handling and Awareness, Experimentation, Dexterity, Initiative, Sensory Intelligence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINECE: Self-organisation, Project management, planning and curation of exhibitions, Logistics, Communication, Enterprising, Inclusivity, Currency, Articulation of Conceptual thinking and the ability to critique your own and others’ work, Research and Investigation.

LIFE-WIDE ATTRIBUTES: Cultural Awareness, Flexibility, Problem Solver, Negotiation, Openness, Creativity, Reflective Thinking, Candour, Co-operation, Determination, Motivation, and Creative Resilience

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

If a tuition fee is not showing, we may not offer this intake for this course. Please check the start date information on the course finder for start dates.

** These Tuition fees apply for the Foundation Year of the course only. All subsequent years are charged at the rate shown in the table.

^# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points including a level 3 qualification in Art and Design.

• A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
• BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design - grade M

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

Other Requirements

Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for a Portfolio Review. Further details can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/4---after-youve-applied/subject-specific-applications/. Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory reference.

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

 

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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