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Undergraduate courses
Fine Art, Illustration and Photography
Explore new creative avenues
Discover our Fine Art, Illustration and Photography courses here, or find out more at an Open Day.
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Find new ways of making fine art and discover your personal style as part of a flourishing creative community.
Turn your passion for Fine Art, Illustration or Photography into a career. Studying these courses can open up opportunities in museum or gallery work, curatorial practice, arts administration, arts as social practice (community art), self-employment and taking on commissioned work. You could also go onto further study for teaching, art therapy or other related Master's courses.
94%
Fine Art, Illustration and Photography students responded with a 94% positivity score for how free they felt to express their ideas, opinions and beliefs during their studies. (National Student Survey 2024)
Courses
Fine Art BA (Hons)
Push the boundaries of creativity and explore new ways of thinking and making fine art. Your time in the studio is a chance for you to experiment and express your creativity through art. Explore the histories and theories of fine art and consider how they...
Illustration BA (Hons)
We believe in the transformative power of storytelling and visual narratives. On our course you will explore illustration through a focus on drawing, image making and narrative construction. Your study of theory will also inform your illustration...
Photography BA (Hons)
When you study photography with us you have the freedom to explore your artistic interests. We will help you develop professional photography skills and explore the ideas behind contemporary image making. You will develop skills in documentary...
Degree Show
As a culmination of your studies, your Degree Show will be the ultimate exhibition of your undergraduate achievements. You will showcase and celebrate the work you have developed over your years with us to regional arts organisations, as well as your friends and family.
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Inspiring facilities
We are dedicated to supporting your creativity. By providing excellent facilities and the support of our experienced team of technicians, we give you the freedom to explore and develop your creative work. The creative spaces you can use throughout your degree include:
- Subject specific studio space
- Workshops to support sculpture, including woodwork, metalwork, casting and ceramics
- Traditional printmaking facilities
- 2 photographic dark rooms
- Digital suites equipped with Adobe Creative Suite
Our studio, darkroom and photography store give you access to digital suites equipped with leading brands of photographic equipment used by industry professionals.
Work-based learning
Our courses give you the chance to connect with the workplace and engage with organisations beyond the University. You will work on projects that allow you to develop your skills and work in professional settings that relate to your future career goals. These could include galleries, hospitals and curating external exhibitions.
