BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art

Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

VW31

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-Jan-2025

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,590 / year

Next Intake 13-Jan-2025

BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art

About

Please note, this programme is now closed for 2022 entry.

This distinctive degree supports your individual concerns and development and enables you to navigate your way through theory and practice, various fine art media, and thematic strands within the study of art history and visual cultures.

Why study BA Fine Art History of Art at Goldsmiths?

Youll gain the expertise that will help you develop independent thought and confidence in your practice, as well as transferable skills suitable for employment in the creative industries.

Studying both the theory and practice of fine art means youll be able to take a critical approach to your work and think about it in the wider context of art history.

We're renowned for our strengths in the creative and visual arts, as well as humanities subjects, so you'll be able to benefit from this wide-ranging expertise.

We're ranked 18thin the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).

Staff on the programmeare practising artists, curators, academics and writers, here to help you develop your practice, focus your research and respond to the work that you make.

Our teaching takes advantage of the many galleries, art spaces, museums, cultural facilities and specialist libraries in London and on campus you'll have access to a studio space and excellent facilities including specialist art practice areas, as well as the newly opened Goldsmiths Centre of Contemporary Art.

Invited artists, curators, gallerists, administrators and funders will provide you with specialist advice and further information to complement your studies and prepare you for professional life after graduation.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Saskia Olde Wolbers.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Please note: It is not possible to transfer onto year two of this degree from another Higher Education provider.This programme also does not accept applications fordeferredentry.

Our entry requirements for this programme are usually:

Successful completion of three A-levels, International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification
PLUS successful completion of an Art and Design Foundation diploma
Portfolio of work

Successful completion of a Foundation Diploma, BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (completed by the end of the academic year preceding entry)
Portfolio of work

Please note, students applying directly from A-Levels who have not completed an Art and Design Foundation or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design will not be eligible for this programme.

Mature students without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are also welcomed.

International qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isnt your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.

Selection process

After submitting your application you'll be asked to upload a portfolio online. If selected for interview, you'll be asked to bring along a portfolio of recent work and an essay.

Find out more about theportfolio requirements.

English Program Requirements

To study at Goldsmiths, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. IELTS requirements for each programme can be found on the relevant programme page.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,590 / year

How to Apply

You make your application through UCAS, an online application system. This includes International students. Our UCAS institution code is G56 and the institution name is GOLD.

Applications open on 1 September for entry the following September. The normal closing date is 26 January, but some courses will accept applications until 30 June.

You should refer to individual programme pages to see whether your course is one of these, and to see whether there are any additional application requirements.

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Read our guide to making an undergraduate application to find out more about writing a personal statement that stands out, understanding the offer we've made you and working out what to do next.