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Visual Arts Courses at Northumbria

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Study Undergraduate Visual Arts Courses at Northumbria.

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Carefully constructed by Northumbria’s leading Art practitioners, theoreticians and historians, alongside local industrial partners such as The BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, our visual arts programmes unpack all the elements of creation – how it’s made and how it’s received. Every module draws on active research which is expertly brought to life in your lectures and seminars. 

Art and Design at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 6 places compared to 2014.

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Art & Design at Northumbria is ranked top 15 in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2026).

Students will embark on events, exhibitions, talks, performances, placements, and work opportunities, as well as connecting with the exciting Newcastle art scene. This includes Newbridge Projects, the Northern Charter, Workplace, Vane, and our own Gallery North.  

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Digital Design BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Digital Design course is for designers who want to help connect people, tell stories, communicate information, and address social…

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Fashion BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 Years Full Time Including Placement

Establish your professional creative identity and Fashion career path by developing your own specialist-creative-practice that explores…

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