Fine Art

Unlock the power of your self-expression, creativity and critical thinking, empowering yourself to become a problem-solver by thinking outside the box.

Artists create beautiful, thought-provoking works that resonate emotionally, stimulate conversation and shake cultural norms. These creatives can also turn their talents toward brainstorming fresh ideas, experimenting with innovative approaches, and analysing situations using unique perspectives.

By studying BA Fine Art at Leeds, you’ll explore and challenge your idea of art by engaging with a range of artistic techniques and theories.

You’ll approach the subject as a collection of forms, ideas, and methods for addressing some of the most pressing debates in society today. You’ll explore the relationship between art and social factors that shape our culture, such as ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, being human and our relationship to nature and the environment.

You’ll become a socially conscious graduate with a range of relevant and transferable skills, like creativity, problem-solving, adaptability and communication. And by embracing a rich tapestry of techniques and practices, you’ll experiment with your creativity and discover your personal style. At every stage of your course, we’ll support you in discovering what kind of creative practitioner you want to be.

"I think it’s really lovely to be in a city full of like-minded people, and I feel like it’s an accessible spot for artists because you can exhibit work and get your work out there without having to spend a lot of money."

Tianna McIntosh, BA Fine Art

Why study at Leeds

• Bring your imagination to life: Embrace a multitude of materials and methods as you explore your creativity within your own dedicated studio space.

• Supportive teaching: 100% of students surveyed say staff value students’ views and opinions about the course. (Discover Uni data)

• Your creative community: Exhibit your works, build networks and enrich yourself in Leeds’s thriving art scene.

• Specialist facilities: Practice your skills in our dedicated facilities, like our professionally fitted exhibition space, photography darkroom, and woodworking, casting, and ceramics workshops, which you can access 24/7.

• Seek inspiration from the outside: Take part in field trips to art fairs, exhibitions, festivals, and regional museums and galleries.

Rankings and awards

• 6th in the UK for Art and Design, Complete University Guide 2026

• 53rd in the world for Arts and Humanities, QS World Rankings by Subject 2026

Where this degree could take you
Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our art graduates have obtained:

• Editorial Designer, American Planning Association

• Founder and Director, East Leeds Project

• Junior Creative Strategist, BISQIT

• Educational consultant, Bonas Macfarlane

• Fine Art Consultant, Castle Fine Art

• Project Manager, Elegant Clutter

• Video Editor, MVF UK

• International Relations Manager, pop-off-art gallery

• Assistant Curator, The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Careers support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.