Fine Art Painting BA(Hons)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W120

Campuses

Brighton- City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,250 / year

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Fine Art Painting BA(Hons)

About

Fine Art Painting is all about using paint to explore your creativity and express ideas.

Whether you're interested in capturing life around you or experimenting with new concepts, painting gives you the chance to discover your unique artistic voice.

Our Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) degree focuses on hands-on learning in the studio. You’ll be guided by tutors who are practising artists, and you'll have the chance to try out different techniques. Through workshops, personal tutorials, and career-focused support, we help you develop your skills and prepare for a career in the art industry.

Many of our graduates exhibit their work globally and have made significant contributions to fine art and related cultural spheres.

We offer two other undergraduate courses within our fine art subject area:

A Fine Art Painting degree course offers you a studio-based in-depth education in the creative, intellectual and practical knowledge and skills of painting.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range. We are looking for highly motivated and creative students. We will consider you on an individual basis. Your portfolio is the most important and mandatory part of your application. If your predicted or actual grades fall below the range but you can evidence your thinking, ideas and abilities through a high-quality portfolio we will still consider your application. Art foundation diploma
Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course. International Baccalaureate
30 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above. Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits, or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Career

Careers

What can I do with a painting degree?

With a Fine Art Painting degree, you can pursue a variety of careers, such as:

Professional artist
Curator
Art conservator
Gallery assistant/manager
Art teacher
Arts administrator
Cultural programme coordinator
Set designer
Art critic/writer
Art consultant
Art dealer
Gallery owner
Community arts worker
Public art project manager
Art therapist

This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to 

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have had international residencies at The British School in Athens, Foundation Armando Alvares Penteado São Paulo, and at institutions in China.

Our alumni have had gallery representation at Ceri Hand, Ana Cristea, Nettie Horn, Herman Germann, George and Jorgen, Domo Baal, and Saatchi, with work exhibited in New York, São Paulo, Basle Switzerland, Los Angeles and London.

Sola Olulode, painter
Morag Caister, winner of Sky Arts Portrait of the Year, 2022
Charlie Schaffer, winner of the BP Portrait Award 2019
Conor White, painter, exhibitor Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2019
Michaela Yearwood Dann, painter
Miranda Forrester, painter
Elisha Enfield, painter, winner of Sky Arts Landscape Painter of the Year, 2022
Jake Grewal, painter, Woon Art Prize finalist, winner of the university's 2016 Cass Arts Prize
Pippa El-Kadhi Brown, painter
Dave Auborn, painter
Oriele Steiner, Bloomberg New Contemporaries
Alex Crocker, George Little and Grant Foster all had solo shows at Ana Cristea, New York.
Elizabeth McCarten, painter
Alison Lapper MBE, artist

Charlie Schaffer, winner of the BP Portrait Award 2019

Professional advice and support

Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Connect with our careers team

Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.

Find out more about our Careers Service...