Fine Art BA (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Fine Art BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £18000 | £14000 | £17000 |
25-75 percentile range | £12000 - £19000 | £10000 - £20000 | £10500 - £23000 |
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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 | |
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Median salary | £19948 | £16221 | £19536 |
25-75 percentile range | £17428 - £24000 | £11190 - £21313 | £13583 - £25698 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video and lens-based media and printmaking, and then take the opportunity to specialise, combine areas or to remain broad-based with this open, creative degree.
You will:
- be able to develop as a creative independent artist with opportunities to take on commissions, showcase your work in exhibitions and enter competitions.
- develop your own unique visual art practice and learn how to creatively use skills and choose materials to express your ideas
- enjoy professional studio space set within a traditional Art School environment, allowing you to test out ideas through making
- study in small groups allowing for individual support
- benefit from strong links with a range of galleries and other exhibition spaces in Wales and the rest of the UK
- have opportunities to study abroad or take part in projects with an international dimension
- be encouraged to exhibit your work
- gain knowledge from high profile visiting artists
- *study a course that is rated 2nd in Wales in the Fine Art subject league table in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
Key course features:
- We have vibrant studio spaces set within a traditional Art School environment, allowing students to test out ideas through making.
- Small group sizes allow for individual support.
- Our experienced tutors are passionate about their subjects and regularly produce and exhibit their own work, both nationally and internationally, as well as writing about art practice in books and journals.
- We have strong links with a range of galleries and other exhibition spaces in Wales and the rest of the UK.
- Opportunities to study abroad or take part in projects with an international dimension.
- Be part of an end of year degree show exhibition - view the 2022 Degree Show e-magazine, Unjammed.
- Students are encouraged to exhibit their work and to gain knowledge from high-profile visiting artists.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Fine Art BA (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr University
30% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
30% | Administrative occupations |
20% | Sales occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Arts and Design
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Costs
Tuition Fees Fine Art BA (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | 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, 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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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