Fine Art

Nottingham Trent University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewellery

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,500

About this course

Explore what it means to be an artist in the 21st Century, considering the role of contemporary art in modern society. Develop your artistic work across the full range of contemporary fine art media, including drawing, installation, painting, sculpture, performance, photography, film, video, sound, and print.

Nottingham is internationally recognised as a vibrant hub for new and emerging artists and artist-led initiatives, boasting a diverse and thriving network of galleries, art spaces and artist collectives. Benefit from our links with such organisations locally, nationally and internationally by working on collaborative projects and enhancing your professional practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to enter competitions and exhibit your work globally. Our Fine Art graduates have played a big role in the development of the artistic network in Nottingham – there is direct correlation with the amount of art projects going on in the city and our alumni – a reciprocal ecosystem that future students can benefit from.

Key features

  • Experiment with different media before focusing on what is right for your own practice.

  • Work in our dedicated Fine Art studios and workshops, alongside students from all years.

  • Attend our Live Lecture Series, featuring national and international artists, creative practitioners and theorists.

  • Be inspired by Nottingham’s artistic community and creative places to visit, including Nottingham Contemporary, New Art Exchange and Lakeside Arts.

  • Create connections with Nottingham’s wider art community through our alumni and staff network.

  • Benefit from our extensive links with festivals, art organisations and artists’ groups, nationally and internationally.

  • Take part in local and international exhibitions and events, such as the Tilburg project in the Netherlands and Kunstpodium T programme.

  • Go on optional study trips to destinations such as Berlin, New York, and Copenhagen.

  • Apply to study part of your degree abroad through our European or international exchange programmes.

  • Have the support of academic and technical staff who are practising artists in their own right.

  • Exhibit your work as part of our Showcase, with the opportunity to exhibit externally in local, national or international spaces.

  • We're ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021).

    Assessment

    Assessment is 100% through coursework. You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade.

    Employability

    A high proportion of graduates stay in Nottingham to pursue artistic activities. Many go on to become artists or work in roles such as curators, teachers, gallerists, animators, musicians, community artists, photographers and filmmakers. Some go on to use the skills and experience they’ve gained to enter careers in journalism, media, photography, web design, interiors, landscape design, and education. Successful and notable graduates from this course include: Film director, Simon Ellis Painter, Nigel Cooke Artist and Illustrator, Jon Burgerman Curators, Hannah Conroy and Ashley Gallant Artists, Tim Noble and Sue Webster Award-winning Landscape Designer, Sarah Price Video Artist, Marianna Simnett Artist, Yoko Hayashi Sculptor, David Batchelor.

    Your space to create at NTU

    We’re committed to helping you explore, expand and refine your craft, as you discover new creative horizons with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces. Visit our facilities hub at www.ntu.ac.uk/artfacilities to find out more.

    Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’

    Explore our online showcase ‘We Are Creatives’ - celebrating the work of the School of Art & Design students. You will find a sneak peak of some of our students’ work and gain a real insight into what it’s like to be part of the NTU creative community at wearecreativesntu.art

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    3411 Artists
    2471 Librarians
    5441 Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Nottingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £21,500

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    Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham

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