Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons)
The University of Northampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons) at The University of Northampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
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 | £19000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17500 - £24000 | £14000 - £22500 | £15500 - £26500 |
All Creative Arts and Design courses of The University of Northampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19948 | £16771 | £20142 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17428 - £24000 | £12149 - £21790 | £14546 - £26233 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
Study and explore contemporary approaches to painting and drawing in a lively and intellectually challenging atmosphere providing a breadth and depth of experience which is not possible on a multi-disciplinary fine art course.
This specialist Painting & Drawing degree offers the chance for students to focus on painting and drawing in equal measure or as single disciplines. You will also be introduced to printmaking which can be used both in combination with painting and drawing or as a single discipline.
The structure of Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons) is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of new ideas, techniques and processes and to offer them a wide-ranging expansion of the possibilities of both painting and drawing. Other highlights include:
- New studios and a personal studio space for each student.
- Access to one of the country’s leading printmaking workshops with excellent technical support.
- Access to specialist digital facilities supporting digital image and time-based imagery. The course also has access to VR technology and digital microscopes.
- Passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff with a diverse range of specialisms and subject knowledge.
- National and international level visiting speakers.
- Proximity to London, one of the world’s leading centres for art (less than an hour by train).
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
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You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
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Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
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Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
The Northampton Employment Promise
- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
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 Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons) at The University of Northampton
| 14% | Administrative occupations |
| 14% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 11% | Sales occupations |
| 11% | Caring personal services |
| 7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 4% | Elementary occupations |
| 4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
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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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- General Test
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | 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 |
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
W120
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Student composition of The University of Northampton
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Northampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9080
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 12090
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fine Art”: 720 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons) The University of Northampton
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £20000 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £21000 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (14%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (14%), Sales occupations (11%), Caring personal services (11%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 100. This means that 100% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Northampton.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1.49% Percentile among all Fine Art students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.