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Art & Philosophy

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Art & Philosophy brings together Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Philosophy at the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law.

You will be taught by artists of international standing and by respected practising philosophers. The Philosophy section of the course will introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues in politics, ethics, art, film, literature and the sciences.

You will have the freedom to explore and develop your own interests, at your own pace, building strong foundations for a successful career in the creative industries.

You are free to explore a wide range of mediums using our high quality studio spaces to support your practice. These include:

  • painting

  • sculpture - including clay, plaster, metal, ceramics, and bronze casting

  • woodworking - from picture framing to complex sculptural constructions

  • printmaking - including etching, screenprint, lithography, and photographic processes

  • photography - darkrooms for analogue photography and media labs for digital editing

  • film - green screen studio for film and photography

  • installation

  • performance

  • sound - sound studios

  • Digital Makers suite for 3D and laser-cutting

We offer opportunities to exhibit your work as you progress, culminating in our Degree Show in the final year.

Philosophy modules introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues within art, ethics, film, literature, technology, and the sciences.

Modules

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/art-philosophy/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Assessment method

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/art-philosophy/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU has vacancies
  • has vacancies
  • has vacancies
  • International has vacancies
  • Scotland does not have vacancies
  • Northern Ireland has vacancies
  • Republic of Ireland has vacancies

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:
WV15
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended

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

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

at Advanced Higher plus BB at Higher in different subjects. Literate subject or Art and Design subject recommended

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Including 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level, Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended

Scottish HND - Pass

Relevant HND with Graded Unit 2 at B

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
All applicants must also submit a comprehensive portfolio of art/design/creative work. Find out more on the University website (https://www.dundee.ac.uk/study/ug/how-to-apply/art-philosophy-portfolio/).

English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.

General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements

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.

Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.

Learn more on the University of Dundee website

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.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£1820*Year 1
EU£23150Year 1
International£23150Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Tuition fees shown for Scottish students are for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. The fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed and we expect confirmation of these in March 2026.

Please note: From 2026/27, the UK Government has indicated that universities may be permitted to increase tuition fees annually in line with inflation. Any tuition fee increase will follow the process and terms set out in the University’s Student Terms and Conditions www.dundee.ac.uk/corporate-information/student-terms-and-conditions and will be communicated to you in advance.

Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than either of the below, whichever is higher at September of the relevant academic year:

  1. a 5% increase on the previous year's tuition fee for year programme of study
  2. an increase in accordance with the Consumer Prices Index
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