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University degree

Fine Art and Material Practice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
part-time
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About this course

The BA (Hons) Fine Art and Material Practice offers you the opportunity to develop and articulate your creative identity as an artist or maker at a professional level. This course equips you with the practical skills, critical understanding, and professional insight necessary to establish a sustainable creative practice—whether as an independent artist or within a broader career in the arts and related fields. Located in the cultural heart of Bristol, this degree course —awarded by the University of Gloucestershire—offers a stimulating environment in which to explore, develop and define your creative identity.

In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the ci
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the final show is a proper platform — industry people come to see it. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — good transpor
Final year · Part-time
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