Fine Art BA (Hons)
University of Suffolk
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Fine Art BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at University of Suffolk for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Arts and Design 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 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £22500 | £14000 - £22500 | £16000 - £26500 |
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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 |
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Course Description
Studio practice lies at the heart of our Fine Art course. From day one, you will have access to our range of studios, well-equipped workshops including print room, wood and metal workshops, purpose-built installation spaces, life-studio and IT rooms with digital printers.
Our Fine Art course will teach you about being a professional artist through engaging in collaborative work with outside agencies as well as participation in group exhibitions to build your portfolio of work.
Study trips, gallery tours, internships and work placements complement studio studies and enable you to contextualise your work in relation to a variety of visual art arenas in the region, nationally and internationally.
Graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers as freelance artists, exhibition organisers, gallery managers, curators, teachers and lecturers, art therapists, arts administrators as well as postgraduate courses.
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 BA (Hons) at University of Suffolk
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Arts and Design
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13992 | year 1 |
| International | £13992 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £13992 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Ipswich Award- A £1,000 award for students starting in September 2024 who meet or exceed academic entry requirements - see our website for details.
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 Suffolk in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk is a publicly funded higher education institution situated in both Suffolk and Norfolk, in the East Anglia region of England. There are four campuses operated by this university in Suffolk, including those of Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich. Students also attend a site located in Norfolk, known as the Great Yarmouth campus. Prospective applicants can expect a career-oriented university, with traditional Liberal Arts degree offerings. When it comes to enjoying your free time, you have access to a varied selection of well funded and organised Clubs and Societies that take place on-campus, with high levels of participation.
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Student composition of University of Suffolk
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Suffolk by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12245
- postgraduates:
- 265
- Total:
- 12510
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fine Art”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Art and Design with Creative Technologies BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 85% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £16085 | 158 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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