Fine Art Printmaking 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

W140

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 Printmaking BA(Hons)

About

This rare specialist degree blends traditional printmaking with contemporary image-making processes, including drawing, collage, photography, artists’ books, letterpress and digital imaging.

You will be working in one of the UK's best-equipped printmaking workshops, where you'll be able to explore etching, screen printing, lithography, relief, large-format digital print, letterpress, bookbinding, and traditional photography.

There are opportunities to engage with local arts communities through schools, galleries, and studios, and enhance your professional practice through exhibition visits and guest lectures.

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

Find out how a Fine Art Printmaking degree course gives you access to exceptional studio facilities, allowing you to explore print practice.

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 below 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 printmaking degree?

Fine artist
Art therapist
Ceramics designer
Gallery manager
Community arts worker
Graphic designer
Illustrator
Teacher
Arts administrator
Conservator
Exhibition designer
Textiles designer
Museum education officer
Curator
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This degree also opens up a range of postgraduate study options. At Brighton, for example, you could progress on to:

You could also choose to study for a PhD at Brighton alongside our team of world-leading researchers.

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...