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Fine Art and Art History

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

In the contemporary art world, as the boundaries between fine art practices are crossed, so too are the distinctions between artist, theorist and curator. BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History challenges these boundaries, offering you the opportunity to develop and expand your fine art practice through a deep engagement with art historical knowledge and theoretical ideas. The course also offers a curating pathway, allowing students to explore exhibition-making in its own right and as a form of artistic practice.

As part of the undergraduate programmes in art theory and practice, the course shares much of its teaching with BA (Hons) Art History and Curating, and students from the two courses collaborate on projects and exhibition making. It is taught by a multidisciplinary team of practising artists, art historians, curators and theorists.

Find out more about this course, including staff profiles, at https://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/finearthistory/

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Globally recognised: We are ranked in the top 100 schools for art and design in the world (QS World Rankings 2024).

  • Creative industry connections: The course works closely with arts institutions and galleries in Manchester and beyond, helping students to foster professional skills and contacts.

  • Flexible pathways: You will have the opportunity to expand your learning outcomes through following the curating pathway.

  • Collaborative working: You’ll have access to cross-disciplinary forms of collaboration, including the opportunity to take part in the Intra-actions module, with students from across the department.

  • Varied course content: The course offers integrated learning through studio-practice that is supported by academic study.

  • Learn from experts: You’ll focus on a fusion of critical and creative thinking as you’re taught by arts practitioners and scholars with diverse, contemporary expertise and knowledge. This includes practising artists, art historians and curators.

  • International connection: Opportunities to learn a foreign language, visit international exhibitions and access international study programmes.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
2J89
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
2J89
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

A level - BCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 104 UCAS Tariff Points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

T Level - M

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.

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Historical entry grades data BETA

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.

Data from:
This course and 1 other art course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Manchester Metropolitan University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BBC Most common
  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

39% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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50 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

70 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

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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.

Additional fee information

For more information on fees, please visit: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-fine-art-and-art-history/september-2026#fees

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