Fine Art (including foundation year)BA (Hons)

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
• English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above or (equvialent)
• a portfolio of work, which will need to be submitted as part of your application (you may also be asked to attend an interview)

We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and encourage applications from international students with equivalent qualifications.

For details of what to include in your portfolio, please refer to our portfolio guidance for undergraduate courses.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Qualification requirements for students applying from outside the UK

For international entry requirements, please visit your country-specific page for detailed information on accepted qualifications and grade requirements.

You will be assessed through project work, essays and an individual portfolio.

Our Fine Art BA (including foundation year) BA degree is the ideal course if you’re planning a career in the cultural or creative industries.

The opportunities for careers are extensive, with London’s creative industries representing an estimated £42 billion of the capital’s economy.

Roles specific to fine art include artists, artists’ assistants, art technicians, exhibition and museum curators, and teachers, but a fine art degree can also open up creative roles in marketing, journalism and events management.

We currently have three locations in Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. As we evolve as a University, we'll be reviewing the use of these spaces to ensure all our students have access to the facilities and study areas they need to succeed. This means the campus where this course is taught may change over time.

The experience of our students will always be our top priority and we'll notify applicants and students of any changes to their teaching location at the earliest opportunity.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

Taking a foundation year course will prepare you for a bachelor's degree, while having the opporunity to be immersed in an academic environment, witnessing undergraduate students at work.

Studying a foundation year at London Met will enable you to experience life at university. You'll be taught by degree tutors and work in the same environment as undergraduates. The course will allow you to immerse yourself in undergraduate life, with opportunities such as taking part in the end of year Summer Show, supporting undergraduate students on their projects as well as joining in on workshops, lectures and talks with industry specialists.

As part of your university life, you'll have access to societies, sports clubs and membership to the Students Union where you'll meet students from across other disciplines at the University. At London Met you'll have access to the library with our large collection of material and great study spaces. You'll also be able to take advantage of advice and support from the careers department, such as help building your CV.

After completing a foundation year which provides a general introduction to your chosen subject, you'll progress to your chosen subject to study a traditional three-year course.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Treat yourself to snaps of our latest students' work and news from the course by following us on Instagram @metartlondon.

You can also follow our School of Art, Architecture and Design on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with everything that's happening in our creative community.