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University degree

Fine Art

Gloucestershire College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,250
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 100% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
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About this course

The Fine Art course will ensure that students learn about and develop skills related to the art and design industry. Not only will they learn a variety of techniques and approaches, but also learn how to become a confident and autonomous practitioner who is able to reach successful outcomes. They will study in industry standard studios where they will have dedicated spaces and have access to specialist equipment.

The curriculum will be delivered using a multi-disciplinary approach to workshops alongside a programme of academic tutorials.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
50% got in with Other. The rest came in a mix of ways:
Other50%
A-levels45%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
0%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
Β£15,000
3 years on
Β£20,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled20%
Sales occupations20%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled20%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
In students' own words
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Worth it overall
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: access to facilities (workshop, equipment, specialist software) is genuinely first-rate. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. …
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Genuinely worthwhile
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city β€” local cost of living is…
Third year Β· Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Gloucestershire College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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