Fine Art and Art History
BA (Hons)
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology
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 | £19500 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £22000 | £11500 - £23500 | £14000 - £29000 |
All Art courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of History and Archaeology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £18844 | £17817 | £21321 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15724 - £22724 | £12495 - £22847 | £15274 - £27854 |
All History and Archaeology courses in the UK
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston is ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Art (Guardian University League Tables 2021).
– The University is an associate of the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), so you’ll receive free membership and access to seminars and events.
– You’ll gain the expertise to develop independent thought and confidence in your practice, as well as transferable skills suitable for employment in the creative industries.
About this course
This course will support your development as an artist and help you engage with visual and material culture. It combines a fine art studio practice with a historical and critical study of visual images.
In our workshops, you’ll build confidence and competence. You’ll produce work for a portfolio, exhibition and have the chance to exhibit your work.
You’ll explore both traditional forms of painting and sculpture, as well as new forms such as film and digital printmaking. You’ll analyse cultural, historical and political contexts and environments. Through a guided research project, you’ll examine an art history theme in depth and complete a dissertation.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Fine Art and Art History, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of Kingston University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All history of art, architecture and design courses of Kingston University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Fine Art and Art History BA (Hons) at Kingston University
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Design occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
The preferred entry route for this course is for applicants to be taking an Art & Design Foundation Diploma, or the recognised equivalent. Applicants will need 112-128 tariff points from recognised level 3 qualifications. Plus GCSE (A*–C or comparable numeric scores under the newly reformed GCSE gradings): five subjects including English and Maths (Key Skills Level 2 may be used in lieu of GCSE English and Maths). Offers will be made on the basis of your UCAS application and portfolio. More details about portfolio requirements can be found on the course page on our website. You will be notified by email giving you advice about how to upload your online portfolio, once we have received your application.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Fine Art and Art History, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Fine Art and Art History BA (Hons)
| International | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For international fees, please visit:
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #5
- #6
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #9
- #51
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- Art & Design
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of Kingston University
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
