University of Salford
Fine Art BA (Hons)
University of Salford

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Fine Art BA (Hons) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
35 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £21000 £18000 £21000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23000 £13500 - £22500 £15500 - £26500


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 £16221 £19536
25-75 percentile range £17428 - £24000 £11190 - £21313 £13583 - £25698

Course Description

Fine Art is the heartbeat of every art school; subversive, serious and fun. In our studios and workshops, you can follow your passion, be creative, learn new skills, develop your talent and transform your potential into practical outcomes. Fine Art is a portal subject offering access to a world of knowledge and an introduction to other cultures. It embraces inclusivity and diversity.

This ideas-led practical course will give you the chance to explore your creativity through a range of media including painting, sculpture, print, installation, performance, film/video, fibre/textiles, bookworks and more.

You‘ll also have the opportunity to pursue real-world professional experience. These opportunities will give you an insight into the creative industry and prepare you for your future career as a creative practitioner and provide an introduction to crucial networks to help support and sustain your career when you graduate.

In the most recent National Student Survey, overall student satisfaction with this course was 94% (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).

Take a look at some of the work our final year students have produced on this course.

- You will:

  • Have the opportunity to specialise or move between any media of your choice with the teaching and guidance of experienced artists
  • Develop your professional skills and practice in a new state of the art facility
  • Explore and immerse yourself in the social, cultural and philosophical debates that underpin creativity and contemporary Fine Art practice.

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 University of Salford

25% Customer service occupations
15% Caring personal services
15% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Elementary occupations
5% Nursing Professionals
5% Other Health Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Nursing Professionals
5% Other Health Professionals

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate 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

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 University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Salford

The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

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4155
Total:
21235
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