University of Southampton
Fine Art with year abroad
Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS W191
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Winchester School of Art
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
W191
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Course Overview
Fine Art with year abroad at University of Southampton in Southampton, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
25,785
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
35.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Fine Art with year abroad
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Fine Art with year abroad topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Fine Art with year abroad
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Arts administration
- Art gallery studies
- Art therapy
- Paint technology
- Humanities
- Creative arts (primary teaching)
- Art (primary teaching)
- Creative arts (secondary teaching)
- Art (secondary teaching)
- Fine Art Photography
- Painting
- Arts and crafts
- Fashion
- Performing arts
- Creative studies
- Crafts
- Spinning
- Clothing
- Joinery
- Needlecraft
- Patchwork
- Embroidery
- Quilting
- Decorative art
- Soft furnishing
- Carpentry
- Stone carving
- Jewellery
- Gemmology
- Glass
- Metalwork
- Silversmithing
- Copper work
- Basketry
- Modelmaking
- Toymaking
- Furniture
- Pottery
- Ceramics
- Textiles
- Lacemaking
- Arts
- Design
- Character design
- Exhibition design
- Three dimensional design
- Plastics design
- Spatial design
- Design history
- Wood design
- Design management
- User centred design
- Display design
- Metal design
- Design theory
- Set design
- Creative arts
- Art
- Sculpture
- European art
- Italian art
- Modern art
- Concept art
- Calligraphy
- Signwork
- Signwriting
- Art direction
- Art theory
- Drawing
- Fine art
- Fine art valuation
- Art history
- Community arts
- Visual arts
- Museum studies
- Paintings conservation
- Fine art conservation
- Digital Art
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
25,785
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
35%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
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