New College Durham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Explore visual art forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, printmaking, and photography, and gain the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in this exciting industry. You will learn through creative studio based activities, leading to negotiated imaginative outcomes, alongside self-initiated briefs, ensuring you can focus on the development of your personal style and portfolio. One-to-one tuition, group tutorials and critiques in a practical, academic and pastoral capacity will form the basis of your time in college. Small group sizes ensure access to mixed media spaces and industry standard Apple Mac resources for personal and professional development. What's next? You could progress to a master's degree or become employed / self-employed in this varied industry.
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:
- W470
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
Standard entry criteria: Level 5 qualification in a visual arts related subject All external applicants must be interviewed with an art and design based portfolio (international applicants via internet/email). Evidence of digital literacy within portfolio to meet the needs of Level 6. To have or be working towards Level 2 or equivalent in English Language (or a minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants) .Non-standard entry: Evidence of appropriate creative experience or employment within the creative industries. Additional requirements: All external applicants must be interviewed with an art and design based portfolio which shows evidence of digital literacy to meet the needs of degree level study. You should have, or be working towards, Level 2 English.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk/courses/graphic-design/ba-hons-visual-arts-top-up
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES