Norwich University of the Arts
Fine Art (including Year 0) BA (Hons)
Norwich University of the Arts

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 50 graduates of Fine Art (including Year 0) BA (Hons) at Norwich University of the Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.

Overall student satisfaction
74 /100
50 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £21000 £18500 £21000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23500 £13000 - £22000 £15500 - £26500


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

Course Description

OVERVIEW

While studying BA (Hons) Fine Art course at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich), you will develop your skills in critical thinking, collaboration, independence and creativity. Learning and teaching is delivered within an ethical, diverse and sustainable context, resulting in skills and knowledge appropriate for a wide range of contemporary applications. Central to the aim of the course is the belief that you will ‘learn how to learn’, thereby providing resilience within future employment and practice.

  • YEAR 0

This course includes a Year 0, which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression.

  • KEY FEATURES
  • Introduction to a variety of fine art approaches paired with a historical and theoretical foundation
  • Gain key technical knowledge through a range of comprehensive workshops
  • Incredible studio spaces, which are your own designated spaces
  • Receive feedback and tailored guidance through regular tutorials
  • Creative Practice, Careers and Employability and Communication and Research are embedded into all the course units, presenting a holistic, integrated approach to learning
  • Develop business skills such as promoting and selling your work, growing your audience, curation, contracts, costing jobs and presenting your outcomes
  • Learn through a variety of learning and teaching methods including lectures, individual and group tutorials, academic workshops and studio time
  • Get ample opportunities to engage in collaborative projects through course links with regional, national and international organisations
  • YOUR FUTURE

Through a variety of projects, some working with external partners, your creative development will evolve alongside the acquisition of valuable transferable skills such as complex problem solving, communication skills, emotional intelligence, organisation and team working.

Throughout your degree in Fine Art, you will have the chance to develop links with regional and national organisations and through the visiting lecture series you’ll get to network with contemporary artists, curators, academics and writers. In addition, the University provides a Year 2 optional additional year in work experience and professional practice.

  • OUR STUDENTS’ WORK

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 (including Year 0) BA (Hons) at Norwich University of the Arts

20% Caring personal services
15% Elementary occupations
15% Sales occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Administrative occupations

Grading & Study Time

The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a portfolio of work which may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at www.nua.ac.uk/study-at-nua/assessment/

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
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Fine Art (including Year 0), 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 (including Year 0) BA (Hons)

EU £18000 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
International £18000 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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Norwich University of the Arts in top UK and global rankings.

See all 6 university rankings of Norwich University of the Arts

About Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) has maintained its strong reputation in Arts, Design and Media education since its establishment in 1845. NUA is located in Norwich, one of Britain’s greenest, safest cities which incidentally, and perhaps not coincidentally, also has a thriving Art and Music Scene. Norwich has been named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times for numerous years consecutively, due to its energetic and young population, colourful outdoor markets, and reasonable cost of living compared to many parts of the UK.

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Student composition of Norwich University of the Arts

undergraduates:
2535
postgraduates:
90
Total:
2625
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