A Brighton Fine Art Printmaking degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding creative career paths, including roles such as professional artist, gallery owner, art therapist, conservator and art consultant.
Art and Design at Brighton is ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are as a creative; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.
Top reasons to choose this course
You will have your own dedicated studio space where you can explore your creativity and collaborate with your peers.
You will gain skills in working with a range of materials and processes and we encourage an exploratory approach to foster experimentation and innovation.
You will be working in one of the UK’s best-equipped printmaking workshops.
Lecturers are practising artists who bring their skills and experience to their teaching.
You will plan, organise and execute exhibitions of artwork for public audiences, including our large-scale Graduate Show at the end of your degree.
You’ll discuss, articulate and critically evaluate your own and others artwork in a supportive environment.
Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting.
We have strong links with local arts communities who provide volunteer and employment opportunities.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Fine Art Printmaking
Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study Fine Art Printmaking. From independent studios to large galleries and design festivals, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to engage with the creative community.
Our long heritage in art and design education means you’ll be part of a diverse network of creatives, with access to exhibitions and industry connections that extend beyond the campus. Living and studying here gives you the chance to explore new ideas in a supportive, open-minded city known for its culture, innovation and craft.
Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for music, media and fashion.
Year 1
You will explore different ways of working, including drawing in an expanded way, colour theory and ideas development. You’ll have theoretical and technical introductions to all the main processes of printmaking (etching, lithography, screen, relief, Photoshop and Illustrator).
Core modules
Studio Practice 1: Orientation
Perspectives on Art 1: Themes and Concepts
Studio Practice 2: Enquiry, Edition, Exhibition
Printmaking Technical Inductions
Year 2
This is where you will really begin developing your work and individual style. The fine art exhibition, held in and around the university gallery, gives you the opportunity to exhibit your work with peers from other disciplines.
Core modules
Studio Practice 3: Investigation, Experimentation, Public Exhibition and Engagement
Professional Development and Studio Practice
Perspectives on Art 2: Cultures and Knowledges
Optional placement year
An optional placement year gives you the chance to apply your skills in a professional setting, gain industry experience and build valuable contacts before returning for your final year.
Final year
This is an exciting time when the insights and experience you’ve gained throughout the course come together in a body of work you’ll develop for the graduate show.
Core modules
Studio Practice 4: Speculation and Integration
Perspectives on Art 3: Art Writing
Studio Practice 5: Coherence and Syntheses – Degree Exhibition
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirementshttps://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx
At Brighton we recognise that not everyone's background provides the same advantages, and we know that grades are not the only indicator of potential.
If you meet our contextual admissions criteria we will make you an offer which is at least 16 UCAS points lower than our standard offer. You may also be eligible for additional financial and practical support from us through the Brighton Boost cost of living support package.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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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.
Fees are payable each year and will increase annually in line with inflation.
Tuition fees for full-time UK / Home undergraduate students in academic year 2026–27
Annual course fees:
Honours degree £9,790
Placement year £1,958
Integrated foundation year (except the School of Business and Law) £9,790
Integrated foundation year in the School of Business and Law* £5,760*
*The £5,760 fee is for the foundation year only. Subsequent years are charged at the regulated undergraduate fee.
Many courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate.
Regulated fees:
Tuition fees for UK / Home students on undergraduate courses in England are set by the UK government and are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27 onwards, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation. The regulated fee will be £9,790 in academic year 2026–27 and £10,050 in academic year 2027–28 (subject to parliamentary approval).
Standard tuition fees for full-time international students in academic year 2026–27:
Classroom-based courses £17,796–19,692
Laboratory or studio-based courses £17,796–19,692
Placement year £1,958
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