Specialising in painting, this is a unique degree offered at only a few institutions in the UK. From day one of your studies, you will innovate and experiment to build a relevant and exciting individual practice.
Based in our spacious painting studios, you will develop an understanding of a range of technical, philosophical, and aesthetic processes, whilst learning from experienced lecturers, who are active professionals in the industry.
At the end of your studies, you will have the opportunity to exhibit your work at University Centre St Helens' Degree Show, where family, friends, lecturers, and the local and regional arts community can see your work.
Year 1: Introduction to Painting, Contextual Studies, Academic and Personal Development, Drawing Process, Image Capture and Collage into Painting.
Year 2: Painting Language and Identity, Painting Critical Study, Career, Studio and Gallery Practice, Drawing Personal Development.
Year 3: Painting Major Study, Critical Study in Context, Professional Presentation.
Assessment is carried out using both formative and summative methods, and will include practical work, journals, sketchbooks, oral presentations, written essays and live projects. Work is also reviewed through seminars, group crits, peer reviews and academic tutorials.
Our annual final year show in the third year of your studies will allow you to display your work to a wider audience.
The following entry points are available for this course:
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.
You will need 80 UCAS Tariff points.
Some typical examples of how you can achieve 80 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below:
A levels – CDD
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – Merit, Merit, Pass (MMP)
Access to Higher Education Diploma – 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction, 0 credits for Merit and 30 credits for Pass. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8495 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8495 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8495 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8495 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Please visit the University Centre St Helens' website for any potential additional costs associated with this degree.
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