Art
Discover our range of art courses, find out more about our facilities and hear from current students about their experience at University of Gloucestershire.
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Undergraduate courses
Study an undergraduate degree in art at the University. Discover our undergraduate art courses below.
If you’re returning to education or don’t think you’ll meet the entry requirements for your course, an integrated foundation degree could be a great option. They provide an extra year of study to equip you with the skills needed to confidently progress to a full degree.
Postgraduate taught courses
Study a postgraduate degree in art at the University. Discover our postgraduate art courses below.
Postgraduate research degrees
Research degrees including PhDs, Doctorates or Masters by Research enable you to pursue your own research enquiry.
Open days
Book an open day to find out what it’s like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step.
95% of our graduates are in employment or further study*
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Come and explore
Experience our amazing facilities, School of Creative Arts and degree shows.
School and facilities
Hardwick
Hardwick is home to the Centre for Art and Photography which sees students explore their creativity in dedicated studio spaces including a dark room, a processing room, a Mac suite, the dedicated fine art studios and the sculpture yard, all packed with state of the art equipment.
Dedicated studios
Art studios to suit your specialism.
Our facilities include stencil printer, 18th century letterpress, book binding equipment.
Degree shows
Showcase your work at our annual art degree show.
Art FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about art degrees.
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If you are a creative individual interested in arts disciplines, then a degree in art at University of Gloucestershire is for you. Our range of art courses allow students to fine tune their practice in our specialist art studios and have opportunities to exhibit their work at galleries within our networks.
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By studying an art degree you will explore a variety of art forms and expand your knowledge further. You’ll have access to our specialist facilities and learn from our diverse range of practicing artists and published authors who lecture on our art courses.
During your three years of study, you will build up an extensive portfolio of work to showcase at job interviews or the next stage in your career.
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Our degrees in art vary from design led courses such as fashion design, graphic design and visual communication, to specialist courses within illustration, animation or games art.
At undergraduate level we offer:
• Animation BA (Hons)
• Creative Advertising BA (Hons)
• Fashion Design BA (Hons)
• Fine Art BA (Hons)
• Games Art BSc (Hons)
• Graphic Design BA (Hons)
• Illustration BA (Hons)
• Visual Communication BA (Hons)At postgraduate level we offer:
• Animation MA
• Fine Art MA, PgCert, PgDip
• Graphic Design MDes
• Illustration MA, PgCert, PgDip
• Secondary Education Art and Design PGCEIf you have a certain interest you wish to explore further with art you can undertake a research degree with us too.
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Art degrees can equip you with all the skills and qualities for many career paths. You could go on to become:
• Artist
• Arts manager
• Creative publisher/designer
• Illustrator
• Graphic Designer
• Animator
• Art therapist
• Game artist
• Secondary school art teacher -
Interested in applying for one of our art courses? Applications for undergraduate degrees are made through UCAS, while applications for postgraduate degrees are made directly to the university.
• How to apply for an undergraduate degree
• How to apply for a postgraduate degree
If you are interested in the PGCE in Secondary Education Art and Design, you need to apply via the gov.uk website.
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