Fine Art - BA (Hons)

University of Northampton

Our BA Fine Art degree gives you the chance to explore contemporary approaches to Fine Art across a range of disciplines, making use of our excellent resources for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, lens based and digital arts.You will be part of a diverse group of students, each of whom bring their own unique experiences and interests to this Fine Arts degree, making our supportive studio environment a great place to discover your artistic voice.In our first-year modules, you will gain experience and confidence across various media and concepts, and start to develop your own personal practice which you will then build upon over the next two years. Throughout your Fine Art course, we will support your journey with tutorials, seminars, study visits and opportunities to participate in projects, competitions and exhibitions. **Our Fine Art course has been successful in the 2026 Guardian University Guide:** **Ranked for 16th for Satisfied with Feedback in Fine Art***Other highlights include:- Access to comprehensive specialist resources with technical instruction and support.- Research into the broader context of contemporary art practices and theoretical debates.- Materials and equipment provided for most first year workshop activities.- Access to a printmaking workshop at Waterside campus **By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025***. - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.**The Northampton Employment Promise** - In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.✱ Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Fine Art Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Feedback.✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology