
Fine Art (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Fine Art (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Why Choose This Course?
Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video and lens-based media and printmaking, and then take the opportunity to specialise, combine areas or to remain broad-based with this open, creative degree.
You will:
• Have opportunities to take on commissions, showcase your work in exhibitions and enter competitions.
• Enjoy professional studio space set within a traditional Art School environment, allowing you to test out ideas through making
• Benefit from strong links with a range of galleries and other exhibition ...
Why Choose This Course?<br/>Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video and lens-based media and printmaking, and then take the opportunity to specialise, combine areas or to remain broad-based with this open, creative degree.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>• Have opportunities to take on commissions, showcase your work in exhibitions and enter competitions.<br/><br/>• Enjoy professional studio space set within a traditional Art School environment, allowing you to test out ideas through making<br/><br/>• Benefit from strong links with a range of galleries and other exhibition spaces in Wales and the rest of the UK<br/><br/>• Gain knowledge from high profile visiting artists <br/><br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>• Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further study<br/><br/>• We have vibrant studio spaces set within a traditional Art School environment, allowing students to test out ideas through making<br/><br/>Small group sizes allow for individual support<br/>• Our experienced tutors are passionate about their subjects and regularly produce and exhibit their own work, both nationally and internationally, as well as writing about art practice in books and journals<br/><br/>• We have strong links with a range of galleries and other exhibition spaces in Wales and the rest of the UK<br/><br/>• Opportunities to study abroad or take part in projects with an international dimension<br/><br/>• Showcase your work in an end of year degree show exhibition - Take a look at the Quintesse Degree Show 2024 <br/><br/>• Students are encouraged to exhibit their work and to gain knowledge from high-profile visiting artists<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W100
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
72
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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