Course Summary

The aim of this programme is to provide an honours level in the fine arts culture, with the focus on the public, commercial, collaborative and studio aspects of professional practice. We will empower you to manage your own creative aspirations and careers, in the professional practice of fine art and in the associated creative industries. We will support you to develop and apply skills to a professional level in drawing, painting, digital and mixed interdisciplinary media, while developing your understanding of a range of concepts, theories and approaches to fine art and professional practice. You will also develop a unique set of interpersonal, transferable and employability skills, working collaboratively to develop and produce industry-standard work. All students have access to their own studio space as well as access to bespoke workshop areas to support multi-disciplinary approaches to fine art practice. Students artwork is often exhibited in our beautifully restored 1930s gallery, which has hosted work by Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. This programme offers a distinctive, broad, foundation for your creative development and learning experience, allowing you to establish your personal fine art identity. Our fine art culture - linking studio based practice, professional practice and contextual studies - provides you with a degree of flexibility in achieving your personal objectives. Throughout the course, we will encourage you to participate in exhibitions, competitions, public art projects and study visits as far afield as New York. Visiting lecturers enrich the programme further and provide valuable insight into various areas of professional practice. Blackpool School of Arts has many specialist facilities and resources including state-of-the-art photography studios, photography darkroom, 3D studio and print room. You will also have access to a unique creative environment with contemporary studios, think spaces and a stunning public gallery.

Course Details - Modules

There is a Commercial Art pathway option in Level 5, Semester Two, for students wishing to produce commercial work within a specific genre, and target a particular audience. This is closely linked to the Professional Practice modules which run through all three levels of this programme.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: B41

Campus Name: University Centre

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

Pass full Access to Higher Education Diploma


Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis. All applicants will be given the opportunity to attend a workshop or send in their work electronically.

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 : 93%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 8750.0 Year 1
Scotland 8750.0 Year 1
Wales 8750.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.

Provider information

Ashfield Road
Bispham
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Blackpool
FY2 0HB

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