Fine Art BA (Hons)

Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	75%
Salary after 15 months	£20000
Number of students	77 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	18% Proportion of students of Fine Art BA (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Fine Art

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 65 graduates of Fine Art BA (Hons) at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.

Overall student satisfaction

75 /100

65 total respondents

	Falmouth University, Fine Art BA (Hons)	Average review score among all Fine Art courses in the UK
Explanations	81	85
Interesting courses	75	79
Intellectually stimulating	64	73
Challenged to do my best	67	80
Depth of concepts	84	87
Builds on previous learnings	64	70
Joined ideas from different topics	88	83
Balance directed/independent study	50	68
Applicability of course content	52	67
Clear criteria in markings	67	74
Fair assessment	89	83
Tests reflected your learning	78	84
Timely feedback	92	87
Helpful feedback	80	80
Approachability of teachers	72	83
Support from teachers	75	82
Organisation of courses	50	57
Communication of changes	66	69
IT facilities	77	79
Library	97	92
Course specific resources	86	80
Student feedback opportunities	73	77
Student feedback valued	75	78
Student's feedback acted upon	65	65
Work of student union	63	72
Mental wellbeing services	65	76
Overall satisfaction	75	63

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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Salary

Salary of Graduates in Art

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Art at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£20000	£15500	£18500
25-75 percentile range	£18500 - £25000	£11500 - £19500	£12000 - £23500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Art courses of Falmouth University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Art

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£19948	£16221	£19536
25-75 percentile range	£17428 - £24000	£11190 - £21313	£13583 - £25698

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Art courses in the UK

Course Description

Harness Falmouth’s renowned fine art expertise, which champions critical exploration.

On this studio-based Fine Art degree you’ll delve into culture and theory, evolve your practice and gain vital professional skills. You’ll investigate contemporary and historical fine art practices, theories and debates, developing an industry-ready portfolio and the ability to effectively present your work to the world. Learning from experienced practitioners and collaborating with industry partners, you’ll build the foundations for an enduring art career.

You will:

Work in a fine art studio space from day one, with access to excellent facilities including 3D, printmaking and time-based media workshops

Collaborate with industry partners such as Newlyn Art Gallery and Tate St Ives

Develop professional practice skills, learning to identify opportunities, take initiative and sustain a viable long-term career in the arts and beyond

Evolve your fine art practice through opportunities such as field recordings, voice laboratories, self-publishing projects, specialist workshops, guest lectures and performances

Collaborate with peers and staff to produce group exhibitions and an online arts festival

Build an industry-ready fine art portfolio

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Art
Total respondents	40	1495
Unemployed	5%	5%
Studying	5%	6%
Working	70%	69%
Both studying and working	0%	12%
No information	10%	7%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	50%	50%
Utilise skills from studies	15%	85%
Work is meaningful	50%	50%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	60%
Non highly-skilled jobs	30%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	15%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Fine Art BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

40%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%	Administrative occupations
10%	Secretarial and related occupations
5%	Customer service occupations
5%	Skilled trades occupations
5%	Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%	Elementary occupations
5%	Sales occupations
5%	Managers, directors and senior officials

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	12%	88%	0%
year 2	9%	91%	0%
year 3	6%	94%	0%

Practice-based modules will be assessed on the presentation of visual work, including preparatory work. Critical studies modules will be assessed on written assignments. In the final year you’ll be assessed on your dissertation and your studio-based module - culminating in an exhibition of your final-year work.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

	Students of the course received the following grades
Not classified	0
Pass	0
Merit	0
Distinction	0
Ordinary degree	0
Other honours degree	3
Lower second class	19
Upper second class	63
First class	16

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 154

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	1
48-63	0
64-79	2
80-95	2
96-111	2
112-127	21
128-143	12
144-159	15
160-175	17
176-191	3
192-207	3
208-223	7
224-239	2
>240	10

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6	An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Trinity ISE		A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.
Cambridge English Advanced		A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required
PTE Academic	55	A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Fine Art, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)
year 2
year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 5410
postgraduates:: 705
Total:: 6115

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fine Art”: 1815 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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