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BA (Hons) Fine Art (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This four-year degree with an in-built foundation year is designed for students who wish to explore a range of artistic directions before specialising in fine art. It is an ideal route if you do not currently meet the re…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 10 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This four-year degree with an in-built foundation year is designed for students who wish to explore a range of artistic directions before specialising in fine art. It is an ideal route if you do not currently meet the requirements for a three-year undergraduate degree. During the foundation year, you will engage in intensive studio workshops covering drawing, painting, conceptual modelling, and performance, helping you establish your own artistic style. Following this, you will progress to the same modules as the three-year Fine Art BA (Hons) degree. You will benefit from expert artists-in-residence, regular field trips to major European art events, and opportunities to exhibit your work in professional settings. The course is available for full-time study, with part-time options also offered. By the end of the programme, you will have developed the technical skills, critical awareness, and professional confidence needed to pursue a career in the creative industries.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Critical & Contextual Studies: Foundation30 Credits
Critical Creative Practice30 Credits
Project30 Credits
Techniques30 Credits

Year 1

Critical & Contextual Studies 1 (Art)30 Credits
Directed Studio Practice60 Credits
Fine Art Techniques30 Credits

Year 2

Critical & Contextual Studies 2 (Art)30 Credits
Developing Studio Practice60 Credits
Fine Art Professional Practice30 Credits

Year 3

Consolidating Studio Practice60 Credits
Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Art)30 Credits
Planning Studio Practice30 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
10 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 10 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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