About the course

This multidisciplinary BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice – Moving Image, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture degree, focuses on developing your skills across technical, conceptual, contextual, personal and professional areas, through individual practice and collaborative projects.

　　The course is informed by current debates surrounding production, presentation and consumption of contemporary fine art, and provides you with a unique opportunity to develop your own visual art voice.

　　An integral part of your experience is the opportunity to undertake live projects, placement and work-experience, commissions, exhibitions and external events in partnership with regional arts organisations and other industry partners. These opportunities will develop your practical and conceptual skills, and will inform the evolution of your own practice and determine your preferred working methodologies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£67,960

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Aberdeen
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Aberdeen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Robert Gordon University

SQA Higher: BBC to include Art & Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)

　　GCE A Level: BC to include Art & Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. History).

　　Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)

　　IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).

　　All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in a selection process.

　　Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 (or above) may include relevant GCE A Levels, HNC/HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design).

　　GCE A Level: BCC to include Art & Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).

　　IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)

　　All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications) and who successfully meet the criteria will be invited to attend an ‘advanced’ portfolio review/interview and participate in a selection process.

　　Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

　　TOEFL iBT - 80

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Robert Gordon University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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