Course Summary

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.

Course Details - Modules

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.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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.

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: W100

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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

Please e-mail undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk


Applicants studying Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) are also encouraged to apply.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

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 : 91%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

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