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Fine Art at University of Salford - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

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National Student Survey, overall student satisfaction with this course was 94% (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).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

Year one

  • Introduction to Studio Culture 1
  • Art and Ideas
  • Creative Futures 1
  • Introduction to Studio Culture 2
  • Contemporary Art and Its Histories
Year two
  • Studio Practice 1: Artist and Audience
  • Professional Context 1: Research
  • Visual Analysis
  • Studio Practice 2: Development
  • Professional Context 2: Development
  • Contemporary Debates
Year three
  • Studio Practice 3: Evolution
  • Studio Practice 4: Realisation
  • Professional Practice: Exit Velocity
  • Dissertation
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How to apply

29Jan

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.

Application codes

Course code:
W100
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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Portfolio

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

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Fine Art at University of Salford - UCAS