About the course

This degree aims to equip you with creative, interpretive, critical and analytical skills, so that you can participate in and contribute to the expanding field of contemporary art.

　　Why study BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths

　　You'll make and study contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment

　　We'll equip you with the skills that will help you develop independent thought and confidence in your practice, as well as transferable skills suitable for employment in the creative industries

　　You'll have your own studio space from day one, and will have access to excellent facilities including specialist art practice areas

　　All staff on the programme are practising artists, curators and writers, here to respond to the work that you make and to help you understand how it contributes to, and challenges, the critical debates that exist in the study area and beyond

　　Since 1990, former Goldsmiths students have been nominated for the Turner Prize more than 30 times, and have won the prize on 8 occasions. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	London
Autumn (September), 2025	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Goldsmiths

Our entry requirements for this programme are usually:

　　Successful completion of three A-levels, International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification

　　PLUS successful completion of an Art and Design Foundation diploma

　　Portfolio of work

　　OR

　　Successful completion of a Foundation Diploma, BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (completed by the end of the academic year preceding entry).

　　Please note, students applying directly from A-Levels who have not completed an Art and Design Foundation or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design will not be eligible for this programme.

　　Mature students without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are also welcomed.

　　If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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