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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Fine Art course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
104
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Attend an interview
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WWC2
Here's what York St John University says about its Fine Art course.
Become an artist with ideas generated through critical thinking and experimentation. Discover what drives your practice and learn to exhibit your work.
Push the boundaries of creativity and explore new ways of thinking and making art. Your time in the studio is a chance for you to experiment and find expresses your creativity through art. Explore the histories and theories of art and consider how they connect to the work you do.
From the beginning of this course you will experiment with contemporary ways of making and embracing artistic practice. You will explore different materials and styles as you engage with:
Drawing Painting Printmaking Sculpture Photography Performances and video. As you progress through the course you will refine your skills, finding your personal style. As you discover the mediums and processes you enjoy working with, we will encourage you to pursue them. Alongside your practical work you will explore theories and histories of fine art. You will investigate ideas and research projects that build your understanding of art practices.
When you become a fine art student, you gain access to our creative workspaces. We have a studio space for each student, giving you the foundation you need to explore your creativity. We also have workshops dedicated to sculpture and printmaking. Our darkroom lets you explore traditional photography methods. The digital suites have Adobe Creative Suite installed for your use.
We also give you amazing opportunities to prepare for your future in the creative industries. These include opportunities to:
Work on live projects with gallery spaces and industry professionals Showcase your work at our annual degree show and national graduate exhibitions. Visit cities around the world to enrich your cultural awareness and see a variety of art practices Take part in work placement opportunities and internships
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fine art
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
Year 1: Form and Ground Context: Marking Art and Artists Time and Space Presenting Representation
Year 2 Stuff and Things Makings, Sensing, Thinking Professional Networks Something and Nothing Art: Ethics and Aesthetics Professional Networks
Year 3 Dissertation Advanced Studio Professional Futures Degree Show
York St John University reviews
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1st year student
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
2 years ago
1st year student
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
2 years ago
1st year student
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
2 years ago
1st year student
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
2 years ago
1st year student
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
2 years ago
1st year student
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 York St John University 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
73%
low
Teaching on my course
73%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
57%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
57%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
57%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
64%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
57%
low
Academic support
57%
low
Academic support
57%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
57%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
57%
low
Organisation and management
57%
med
Organisation and management
57%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
med
How well organised is your course?
50%
med
Learning resources
76%
low
Learning resources
76%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
69%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
62%
low
Student voice
62%
med
Student voice
62%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
57%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
64%
low
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Fine Art or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | A* | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Fine Art - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
52%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
65%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Elementary occupations
14%
Design occupations
7%
Administrative occupations
7%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Fine Art - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.2k
First year after graduation
£20.6k
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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