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    Fine art degrees abroad

    Studying for a fine art degree can have a focus on a category of art such as visual arts, decorative arts or graphic arts. Your degree could be in one subject area specifically such as photography, painting, sculpture, or film-making, or may include a number of practices.

    Completing a fine art degree abroad can give you artistic inspiration from your new surroundings, and a new culture from which to view art. By understanding a different part of the world you will experience new techniques, artists and trends which may not be commonplace in your home country.

    You may also find that studying abroad gives you a wider option of universities to choose from with improved facilities and equipment for producing your art.

    Fine art program structure

    Fine art degrees can be studied all over the world. In some countries you can study for a fine art degree at bachelor’s (BFA), master’s (MFA) and doctorate levels. In other countries you may study fine art as a major of your undergraduate degree by dedicating a certain amount of credits to its study.

    You may need a foundation degree in art to apply to some fine art programs.

    As part of any level of fine art degree a large proportion of how you are assessed will involve a portfolio of work, or multiple projects where you showcase your creative art. You may also have essays alongside any practical work to explain your creative process, as well as separate essays on specific themes, styles or artists.

    Fine arts degrees don’t only require solo work however, and you can often be involved in group work, either to discuss theory or collaborate on projects. You will also find opportunities to work cross-collaboratively with students who are studying for different degrees or subjects.

    It’s common for international students to study fine art in Europe and the UK due to their reputation for educational excellence as well as state of the art facilities. However, across the world you will find many fine art degrees that cover the following subjects in modules:

    • New media
    • Studio practice
    • Technique
    • Aesthetics
    • Materials
    • Art theory
    • Research
    • Portfolio work
    Fine art program structure

    Fine art degrees can be studied all over the world. In some countries you can study for a fine art degree at bachelor’s (BFA), master’s (MFA) and doctorate levels. In other countries you may study fine art as a major of your undergraduate degree by dedicating a certain amount of credits to its study.

    You may need a foundation degree in art to apply to some fine art programs.

    As part of any level of fine art degree a large proportion of how you are assessed will involve a portfolio of work, or multiple projects where you showcase your creative art. You may also have essays alongside any practical work to explain your creative process, as well as separate essays on specific themes, styles or artists.

    Fine arts degrees don’t only require solo work however, and you can often be involved in group work, either to discuss theory or collaborate on projects. You will also find opportunities to work cross-collaboratively with students who are studying for different degrees or subjects.

    It’s common for international students to study fine art in Europe and the UK due to their reputation for educational excellence as well as state of the art facilities. However, across the world you will find many fine art degrees that cover the following subjects in modules:

    • New media
    • Studio practice
    • Technique
    • Aesthetics
    • Materials
    • Art theory
    • Research
    • Portfolio work

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    Fine art undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in fine art

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      Art - Fine Arts - Graphic Design - BFA University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Art-Studio/Fine Arts - BFA Auburn University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      32,220 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, May, January
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      Art: Fine Arts Practice - BFA California State University, East Bay, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,499 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Fine Art - BA (Hons) University of Chichester, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Fine Art - BA (Hons) Liverpool Hope University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,400 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Associate in fine art

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      Fine Arts - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,892 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Fine Arts: Music - AFA Elgin Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,510 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, January
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      Performing and Fine Arts - AA Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,000 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, May, January
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    Diploma in fine art

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      Fine Art - OCADip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      20 months
      Annual tuition fee
      16,772 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Fine Arts - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,383 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      May, January, September
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      Fine Arts - UGDip North Island College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,045 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in fine art

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      Fine Art Foundation - OCCert Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,722 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Fine Arts - Cert Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      10,720 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Indigenous Fine Arts - Cert University of Regina, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,000 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, May, January
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      Performing and Fine Arts - Cert Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,000 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, May, January
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    Pathway in fine art

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      Fine Art (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,900 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Fine art graduate programs

    Master's in fine art

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      Digital Art & Design: Fine Arts & Technology - MFA New York Institute of Technology, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,000 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Fine Art - MA University of Chichester, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,600 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Fine Art - MA York St John University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      12,750 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Fine Art - MA Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,300 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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      Fine Art - MA University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,750 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Diploma in fine art

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      Fine Art and Design - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      31,516 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      July, February
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      Fine Arts Studio - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,531 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in fine art

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      Fine Art and Design - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      15,758 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      July, February
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    Future fine art careers

    With a degree that requires you to produce a large amount of coursework, fine art students are self-motivated and good with time management. These are both highly sought after skills by employers.

    Fine arts graduates enjoy a range of roles asides from being an artist. In various sectors you may find roles such as:

    • Teacher
    • Creative
    • Journalist
    • Curator
    • Designer