Contemporary Art Practice
HND
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Salary
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
An advanced course that develops theoretical, conceptual and practical creative competencies within the area of contemporary art practice. The HND framework offers students the opportunity to develop freelance, self-employed and professional working skills in the areas of community, public, environmental and site-specific based artwork. In addition, the course equips students with exhibition and presentation skills and introduces them to the potential of new technologies such as digital media.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Contemporary Art Practice, HND you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
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.
This particular course
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Art courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Contemporary Art Practice HND at University of the Highlands and Islands
| 30% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 25% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Art
All Art courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
Qualification requirements
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5 | Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | Minimum score of 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | Min 72 or above with min 17 in each section |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Contemporary Art Practice, HND, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Contemporary Art Practice HND
| Ireland | £6915 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £6915 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6915 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6915 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6915 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1285 | year 1 |
| EU | £7230 | year 1 |
| International | £7230 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Eligible EU students, with pre-settled status/settled status will be considered as home students for fee purposes and will be charged the Scottish domiciled fee rate which may be covered by the Scottish Government. To find out more please visit www.saas.gov.uk
For full details on fees and funding please visit https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/
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
About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
