Leeds Beckett University
Fine Art BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Fine Art BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.

Overall student satisfaction
49 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH25

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 £21500 £18500 £22500
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £24000 £15000 - £23500 £17000 - £28500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH25

  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

Course Description

Push the limits of your creativity. You’ll experiment while you develop your practice on this course taught by internationally recognised artists and practitioners.

As part of this course you’ll:

  • Experiment with painting, performance, installation, photography, drawing, printmaking, animation, digital processes and other media
  • Taught by nationally and internationally recognised artists and practitioners, who will help you to develop your artistic identity
  • Participate in seminars, collaborative on and off-site activities and live curatorial projects
  • Exhibit your projects to the public and impress industry by exhibiting your work at the end of your final year
  • Be encouraged to take a proactive approach and make your own opportunities, as you will after graduating

Find out more

Your community

As a Leeds School of Arts student, you’ll join the city’s thriving visual arts scene. You could form your own collectives while you study. Past students participated in Leeds’ annual Light Night event and even set up their own galleries.

Learn from visiting artists

The INSIDE/OUT lecture series offers historical, theoretical and critical analyses of art, architecture and design. The series welcomes internationally recognised practitioners to share their practice. Find out about forthcoming events on the INSIDE/OUT webpage.

Exhibit your work

You’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your work at the annual Degree Show that’s attended by arts professionals from across the country.

Why study Fine Art at Leeds Beckett University...

  • Close links to industry and creative businesses
  • Tutors with extensive professional experience and networks
  • Access to expert advice and insight through our series of guest lectures
  • Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north
  • Leeds' thriving creative sector has countless opportunities for fine art graduates
  • 90% of BA (Hons) Fine Art graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation *Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

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

35% Elementary occupations
10% Customer service occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Finance Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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

Tuition Fees Fine Art BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

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, 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)

University Rankings

Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 23 university rankings of Leeds Beckett University

About Leeds Beckett University

Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.

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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University

undergraduates:
16235
postgraduates:
3890
Total:
20125
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