Course Summary

Collaborate with creative practitioners and captivate an audience as you forge a career as a contemporary artist. This degree is for you if you would like to emerge in the creative scene as a curator, collector, gallery owner, artist or art entrepreneur. You will refine your practice while learning marketing and promotional skills to support your professional development. You will understand how to engage through artworks and apply your art to multiple contexts as the industry requires. Building upon the skills acquired in a foundation degree, you will nurture your creative vision while developing your critical understanding of art. You will explore creative contexts and art engagement learning how to mesmerise audiences. This programme nurtures your creative ability, inspiring you to refine your practice while acquiring the skills that are demanded by creative employers in the contemporary art landscape. You will work in conjunction with other designers and artists to generate and grow a captive audience. Explore a range of art-focused career routes and make creative connections with artists, gallerists, curators and more. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your work in various galleries and exhibitions in the vibrant Leeds art scene.

Course Details - Modules

Modules may include: Collaborative Enterprise Proposal Collaborative Enterprise Project Art Engagement Negotiated Studio Practice Contextualising Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

There is an emphasis towards practical workshop learning, which underpin both context and industry relevant topics. The lecture programme will impart the necessary principles and concepts. Group work will allow students to develop their research, communication and teamwork skills. The seminars will be a mixture of student and tutor led sessions considering practical examples of the principles and concepts. Tutor and peer led reflective feedback form the basis of student learning programmes.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W7Y8

Institution code: L21

Campus Name: Quarry Hill Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


A typical offer is likely to be pass at Foundation Degree or a Merit profile in a relevant HND, together with a number of GCSE grades at C or above including English. All students are to present a portfolio of artwork and supporting academic text which is disclosed during an interview or correspondence for distance applicants. International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. Speakers of other languages need to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a recognised level 2 English qualification. All students must be able to demonstrate either by qualifications or testing that they have the required literacy skills to complete the course. Offers are made subject to reference. The course can be offered as part-time, if required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 42%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 7950.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7950.0 Year 1
Scotland 7950.0 Year 1
Wales 7950.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees are charged per academic year. There are additional costs associated with the practical elements of this programme, which may include: Art materials Printing Framing and display of work Optional trips and visits These costs will be led by the nature of the work that you produce, however you will be expected to meet the costs of production of your projects.

Provider information

University Centre Leeds
Park Lane
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Leeds
LS3 1AA

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