Fine Art

Combine studio practice with critical understanding of theory and experiment across a range of media

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Key Facts

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Degree

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Degree Duration

3 years

Pathways Available

International Stage One
4 years : 1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

January | September

Degree Overview

This course will help you to find your own identity as an artist through the development of core skills and practical techniques. The course is focused on making and critical thinking, and you can concentrate on a single discipline or work across a number of disciplines and media. Your practical work will support a growing critical and contextual understanding of the theory of art and culture. Taught by practicing artists of international standing, our academic staff exhibit and publish nationally and internationally. In 2015 Fine Art lecturer Graham Fagen represented Scotland at the Venice Bienniale (one of the most prestigious cultural exhibitions in the world). Using our large studios, you can explore drawing, painting, time-based art, digital media, sculpture, print, photography, video, sound, performance, installation, and artists' books. You will also have access to all our world-class workshops, where you can experiment with whichever materials you require, including: plaster / bronze / resin casting woodworking the presentation of artworks methods and materials of painting and painting surfaces screen-printing lithography etching wood block 3D printing interactive programming ceramics dedicated edit suites sound rooms green screen film studio digital and analogue darkroom photography You will have the opportunity to take part in exchanges with partner institutions across the world.
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Important
  • This course will be taught by the Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design

Study Reasons

Our graduates have established successful careers as artists, working nationally and internationally, such as Turner Prize winner Susan Philipsz.

Fine Art graduates have developed careers in: exhibition curation, publishing, writing and research gallery management researchers, curators, and theorists arts administration

Our graduates enter industries that require creative skills and knowledge, including the media, film, and entertainment industries.

Your Pathways

The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level.  Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

Learn more about International Stage One

International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Tuition Fees (2023-24) Tuition Fees (2024-2025)
International Stage One (IS1) From £12,995 From £13,195
International Stage Two (IS2) From £19,995.00 From £20,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) From £10,995.00 From £11,995.00
Please note: There is an additional £200 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Dundee University.

Scholarships at Dundee

Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.

These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.

For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.  For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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University of Dundee

Ranked in The Guardian's Top 20 UK Universities in 2021, the University of Dundee prides itself on three things: Impactful research, an excellent student experience and a community campus in the city.

Situated beside the majestic River Tay, Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city. It also has the highest student ratios per head of population anywhere in the UK so there is an exciting and diverse range of nightlife, leisure activities and culture.