Fine Art (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

Liverpool Hope University

This is a **four year degree** taught at our **Creative Campus**. The Foundation Year aims to develop your skills so that after a year, you will be equipped with the necessary skills needed for studying the full BA Hons degree programme.Transform your creativity into a career with Liverpool Hope University's Fine Art degree. Designed for aspiring artists, this course helps you develop your creative practice while exploring both contemporary and historical approaches to art. You will work across a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, multimedia, sonic art, ceramics, and installation, allowing you the freedom to experiment and discover your unique artistic voice. Located at our Creative Campus just outside of Liverpool City Centre, you will learn from practising artists and researchers in your own dedicated studio space, with access to specialist workshops that support independent creative practice. Our Fine Art programme is ranked 9th in the UK and 1st in the North West (The Guardian University Guide 2025). It combines Studio Practice, Art History, and Professional Practice to prepare you for a career as a professional artist or in the creative industries. Throughout your degree, you will develop technical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professional confidence while building an impressive portfolio of work. You will also gain valuable experience through exhibitions, live projects, and engagement with Liverpool's world-renowned arts and cultural sector. Graduating from this programme will equip you with the skills, creativity, and experience that employers and postgraduate courses seek. Applicants with a relevant A level/BTec or equivalent will be given a direct offer. Applicants without relevant qualifications may be asked to provide a portfolio of work.

Department of Fine and Applied Art