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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Fine Art course at Newcastle College University Centre.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W100
Here's what Newcastle College University Centre says about its Fine Art course.
If you have a passion for fine art or art and design, this degree will allow you to explore your interests and build the skills you need for a successful career in the industry. Through practical studio sessions, you will become proficient in metal, ceramic, traditional and digital print, lens-based and sewing room skills. You will learn traditional and contemporary practices, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and digital practice. As this art degree focuses on showcasing the work you create, you will be given the opportunity to exhibit throughout your time as a student, and work with industry to develop external exhibition experience. You will have the opportunity to work with industry on live briefs, exhibitions and undertake work placements. Students have previously worked with industry specialists such as the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, Tate Britain and the Hatton Gallery. You will also study a Professional Development module which will enable you to review your employability and transferable skills against industry requirements. You can start your career within industry in roles such as curator, practitioner, art management or art education.
Source: Newcastle College University Centre
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fine art
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Year One: • Introduction to Studio Practice • Introduction to Site • Contextual Studies 1 • Digital Practice • Work Related Learning • Academic Study Skills • Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning. Year Two: • Intermedia Studio Practice 1 • Contextual Studies 2 • Professional Development • Studio Practice 2 • Work Based Learning. Year Three: • Preparation for Studio • Development of Practice • Research and Dissemination • Transition • Realisation of Practice.
How you will be assessed
Students are taught through • Presentations • Seminars • Group work • Lectures • Tutorials • Workshops • Work placements • E-learning • Independent study. Students are assessed through: • Portfolios • Presentations • Essays • Reports • Practicals • 7,000 – 10,000 word dissertation.
Newcastle College University Centre student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Newcastle College University Centre
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle College University Centre students who took the Fine Art course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
99%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
98%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
98%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
96%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
98%
high
Academic support
99%
high
Academic support
99%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
99%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
87%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
91%
high
Student voice
91%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
85%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
93%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
98%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
97%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Fine Art - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Fine Art - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.2k
First year after graduation
£19k
Third year after graduation
£21.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Fine Art.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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