Painting
BA (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
Key Course Facts
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 | £18000 | £14000 | £18500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17500 - £21000 | £11000 - £21000 | £12500 - £23500 |
All Art courses of Robert Gordon University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Art
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £18000 | £16221 | £19536 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £22000 | £11190 - £21313 | £13583 - £25698 |
All Art courses in the UK
Course Description
This course offers a challenging opportunity to study both the technical and contextual aspects of traditional and contemporary painting. Through a mixed sequence of objective and subjective projects, which explore the grammar and forms of painting, the course develops an informed context to extemporise and develop a personal expression, as well as a fuller understanding of the subject. The course also delivers a taught drawing programme, from years one through to three, which is an integral component of the Painting course.
You will be learning in an environment that encourages personal expression and interpretation as well as collaborative activity. As a result, you will be able to study and develop your full creative potential, both critically and practically, in the context of the contemporary visual art world. Our Painting graduates have been highly successful in achieving a diverse range of national awards, from a BAFTA (for a music video) to the established Florence Scholarships. Many have also studied at prestigious postgraduate schools, including the Slade and the Royal College of Art.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Painting, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Painting BA (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 25% | Caring personal services |
| 25% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
To include Art / Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry
Relevant HND may be considered for entry
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry
Relevant HND may be considered for entry
To include Art / Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit in an Art discipline.
Accepted
To include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
Preferably to be held in an Art related discipline.
To include Art and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Painting, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Painting BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £6750 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6750 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6750 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15450 | 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, 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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Robert Gordon University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #59
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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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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
