About BA (hons) Fine Art in Nottingham Trent University

Explore what it means to be an artist in the 21st Century, considering the role of contemporary art in modern society. Develop your artistic work across the full range of contemporary fine art media, including drawing, installation, painting, sculpture, performance, photography, film, video, sound, and print.

Nottingham is internationally recognised as a vibrant hub for new and emerging artists and artist-led initiatives, boasting a diverse and thriving network of galleries, art spaces and artist collectives. Benefit from our links with such organisations locally, nationally and internationally by working on collaborative projects and enhancing your professional practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to enter competitions and exhibit your work globally. Our Fine Art graduates have played a big role in the development of the artistic network in Nottingham – there is direct correlation with the amount of art projects going on in the city and our alumni – a reciprocal ecosystem that future students can benefit from.

Key features

• Employability on this course is excellent, with 96% of students securing employment or further education within six months of graduating (DLHE 2016/17).
• We're ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021)
• Experiment with different media before focusing on what is right for your own practice.
• Work in our dedicated Fine Art studios and workshops, alongside students from all years.
• Attend our Live Lecture Series, featuring national and international artists, creative practitioners and theorists.
• Be inspired by Nottingham’s artistic community and creative places to visit, including Nottingham Contemporary, New Art Exchange and Lakeside Arts.
• Create connections with Nottingham’s wider art community through our alumni and staff network.
• Benefit from our extensive links with festivals, art organisations and artists’ groups, nationally and internationally.
• Take part in local and international exhibitions and events, such as the Tilburg project in the Netherlands and Kunstpodium T programme.
• Go on optional study trips to destinations such as Berlin, New York, and Copenhagen.
• Apply to study part of your degree abroad through our European or international exchange programmes.
• Have the support of academic and technical staff who are practising artists in their own right.
• Exhibit your work as part of the Student Showcase with the opportunity to exhibit externally in local, national or international spaces.
• We are proud to be in the top ten in England and Wales for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020).

Entry requirements

Higher Secondary Certificate (XIIth)

Grade average of 65% made from four relevant subjects (native language excluded)

English language requirements

IELTS : 6.5

• With a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE : 62

• With no less than 51 in any component

Nottingham Trent University Highlights

Nottingham Trent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance is governed by factors like the tuition fee and the cost of living.

Nottingham Trent University Admission Procedure 

• Application: The UG applications are accepted through ‘Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)’ and PG applications through the ‘NTU applicant portal’.
• Application fee: One needs to pay £13 for 1 UG course and £24 for multiple UG courses.
• Application deadlines: For UG students the last date to apply is June 30, 2019. The PG programs don’t have any official deadline, however, it is better to apply one month prior to course start date.
• General requirements: Completed application form, academic transcripts, and English proficiency tests.
• Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, LOR.

English Proficiency Test: Majority of the courses require IELTS score ranging between 6.0 and 6.0 for entry. However, other equivalent English test scores are also acceptable.