University of Northampton

Fine Art BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Our BA Fine Art degree gives you the chance to explore contemporary approaches to Fine Art across a range of disciplines, making use of our excellent resources for painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, lens based and digital arts. You will be part of a diverse group of students, each of whom bring their own unique experiences and interests to this Fine Arts degree, making our supportive studio environment a great place to discover your artistic voice. In our first-year modules, you will gain experience and confidence across various media and concepts, and start to develop your own personal practice which you will then build upon over the next two years.

Throughout your Fine Art course, we will support your journey with tutorials, seminars, study visits and opportunities to participate in projects, competitions and exhibitions. For satisfied with teaching in the Guardian University Guide 2026. Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Fine Art Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Feedback.

Key highlights

  • Explore painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation and digital arts
  • Resources for lens-based and digital art practice
  • First year builds experience and confidence across varied media
  • Develop a personal artistic practice over three years
  • Tutorials, seminars and study visits support your progress
  • Opportunities to take part in projects, competitions and exhibitions

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — …offer to study BA Fine Art at the University of Northampton would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level In addition, we expect applicants to have studied art or a relevant s…
  • BTEC: DMM — …Art at the University of Northampton would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level In addition, we expect applicants to have studied art or a relevant subject at A Level,…
  • T-level: Pass — …at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level In addition, we expect applicants to have studied art or a relevant subject at A Level, BTEC or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Practising artist
  • Gallery assistant
  • Art technician
  • Arts administrator
  • Community arts worker
  • Illustrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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