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BA in Fine Art (Full Time) BA in Fine Art (Full Time) University College London

University College London

Bachelor Degree , Fine Art

Course Description

This four-year programme is structured around three studio areas: painting, fine art media and sculpture, with an integrated history and theory of art component. All of our studio staff are practising artists and scholars with significant exhibition and public profiles. Our students also benefit from the vast cultural resources that London offers.

  • Each student is allocated their own studio space at the start of each year within their chosen subject area. First-year students explore each area on rotation during the first term.

  • All undergraduates are eligible to apply for international exchanges. The Slade has exchange agreements with art schools in China, Europe, Israel and the United States.

  • The Slade's location in central London, close to many important galleries, museums, libraries and theatres, provides opportunities to access a wide range of learning resources and research. The Slade is based in the heart of the UCL campus allowing for interdisciplinary discourse.

  • Distinguished alumni include Richard Hamilton, Zarina Bhimji, Paula Rego, Derek Jarman, Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread, Tacita Dean, Cecily Brown, Phyllida Barlow, Martin Creed and Mona Hatoum.

Course Content

An indicative guide to the structure of this programme, year by year.

Year 1

Compulsory subjects

  • Studio work in chosen specialism
  • History and Theory of Art

Year 2

Compulsory subjects

  • Studio work in chosen specialism
  • History and Theory of Art
  • Additional subject

During the Spring Term students may participate in the Study Abroad Preparation Programme, the successful completion of which is a prerequisite for progression to the year abroad.

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)

  • Studio work in chosen specialism
  • History and Theory of Art
  • Study abroad in Autumn Term (optional)

Year abroad

Teaching in English is offered at most host institutions; however, non-French speaking students must complete a beginner's French course alongside their studies at the ENS des Beaux-Arts. No work placements are offered.

Year 4

Compulsory subjects

Studio work in chosen specialism

 

 

Entry Requirements

A Levels

Grades

ABB

Subjects

No specific subjects, but a portfolio of work is required.

Please refer to UCL’s list of preferred A level subjects.

GCSEs

English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

Contextual offer

Grades

BBB (more about contextual offers)

Subjects

No specific subjects, but a portfolio of work is required.

IB Diploma

Points

34

Subjects

A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5, plus a portfolio.

Contextual offer

Points

32 (more about contextual offers)

Subjects

A score of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5, plus a portfolio.

English language requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

The English language level for this programme is: Standard

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed through tutorial reports, annual assessment of your studio work, and coursework in History and Theory of Art. Your final assessment will be based on a combination of your History and Theory of Art coursework results and a final degree show in the form of an exhibition.

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