Lancaster's Fine Art and Design degree is one of the few programmes in the UK where fine art studio practice and contemporary design sit alongside each other as equals. Rather than treating them as separate disciplines, the course brings them into conversation, encouraging you to move between making, research, and critical thinking in ways that neither field could offer on its own.

Through studio projects, skills-based workshops, and live design briefs, you will develop both the practical skills and the conceptual grounding to work across a wide range of creative contexts. You will engage with real-world problems, explore questions of culture, environment, and emerging technology, and graduate with a practice that is distinctive, adaptable, and professionally grounded.

Throughout the course you will develop your own creative direction. As you build your confidence and ambition the degree is designed with flexibility to enable you to combine subjects, or to gradually focus on either art or design.

Why Lancaster?

Take a highly distinctive programme that combines fine art practice with the study of contemporary ideas and art movements

Benefit from our Fine Art studio space, with expert technical support on hand

Work with tutors who are practicing artists and scholars, offering you expert advice from professional experience of making, exhibiting and publishing. Be taught by experts. Our design researchers and practitioners from ImaginationLancaster will encourage you to push the boundaries of design

Join a supportive community of staff and students committed to making art and design relevant today, helping you build connections that will shape your future in the art and design industry

Study in Lancaster, a vibrant and inspiring hub of award-winning arts festivals, events and places of cultural significance

Bring your vision to life

Our BA in Fine Art and Design at Lancaster is about finding your voice and deciding what matters to you in today’s creative landscape.

With a strong foundation in contemporary art practice, you will explore a broad range of materials, media techniques and methods alongside the history and context of art and design practices. You’ll discover how contemporary art and design can be bold, meaningful, and make change. You will experience design as a dynamic, creative practice for solving problems and developing ideas beyond traditional disciplines such as graphic or product design. By working across different contexts, you’ll develop adaptable skills that prepare you for wide range of career opportunities in the creative industries and beyond.

Our course will encourage you to explore big questions about society, business, technology and the planet. You’ll tackle real-world problems, learn how to design for sustainable futures and work with real clients in leading creative projects.

Throughout the process we’ll support you in shaping your values and understanding the evolving role of art and design. You will have the opportunity to tailor your learning experience by choosing how you want to specialise.

Studio space for hands-on learning

In your fine art practice you will work with diverse mediums in our purpose-built studios that include art studio spaces and workshops, a digital art lab, installation spaces, and fully equipped workshops.

You’ll be encouraged to experiment with painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, video, digital art, and their many hybrids, discovering how these different practices can drive your creative impulse. As well as refining your practical studio skills, you’ll also become a critical reader, able to examine how contemporary art is constantly evolving to create new and exciting ways of looking at the world.

In your design work you will develop practical skills for visualising and communicating ideas across a range of methods and media, including graphic and user experience (UX) design. You will engage with the design process in depth, learning how to conduct rigorous design research and translate your findings into physical and digital responses to complex briefs. You will also explore contemporary design tools and approaches, including a critical engagement with generative AI, examining what it can and cannot do and how it is changing the way designers work.

A thriving creative community

At Lancaster you’ll join our thriving creative community, working with experienced artists and designers who will help you build connections to shape your future in the art world and beyond.

Your Fine Art tutors are professional artists who are exhibiting, curating and writing across a range of art and ideas, including high profile residencies and commissions in museums, galleries and cultural industries worldwide.

Recent exhibitions include the Henry Moore Institute, the Foreman Art Gallery Canada and Hong Kong Art Fair, awards such as The Royal Scottish Academy William Littlejohn Award 2024 and the John Muir Trust Creative Freedom Award for 3d work 2024, as well as commissioned work for organisations such as The National Trust, FutureEverything and the Dumfries House Royal Drawing School.

In Design, you will be taught by researchers and practitioners from ImaginationLancaster, Lancaster University's internationally recognised design research lab. ImaginationLancaster works on some of the most pressing design challenges of our time, including smart environments, inclusive technology, service design, and design futures. Your tutors bring current research and active industry collaborations into their teaching, and you will benefit not only from their expertise but from the professional networks and values they bring to design as a socially responsible practice.

Lancaster is a hub of art and cultural activity, home to award-winning festivals such as, Lancaster Words and Litfest literary festivals and the stunning Light Up Lancaster festival of art and light. Many art events take place on Lancaster’s inspiring campus, and the University regularly partners with independent theatre The Dukes and The Storey arts centre to host exhibitions.

You will be part of a creative and intellectually vibrant community building lifelong connections with artists, external partners, tutors and other students.

Creative futures

Opportunities to develop your practice beyond the studio will give you a head start in your career. The chance to exhibit your work throughout the course will help you develop your professional skills and build your confidence. Hands on projects build networks and enhance your employability skills.

Previously, students have worked with our partner arts organisations such as Deco Publique, Good Things Collective, Maritime Museum, FACT and Lancaster Arts.

In Design you will work on live briefs as well as with real clients, giving you valuable experience you can take forward into your career. In your final year, our Design Consultancy module enables you to work with a real client for the entire year. We help you gain professional contacts by inviting design professionals, many of whom are our alumni, to share their experiences of working in the design industry.

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Fine Art at Lancaster University

Fine Art at Lancaster offers a distinctive blend of theory and practice, with teaching by practicing artists and your own studio space. Hear from students on what Fine Art at Lancaster University has to offer to you.

Design at Lancaster University

Led by practical, collaborative studio work and underpinned by the latest research, discover how studying Design at Lancaster University could help you create a better world through design.

Creative Arts Facilities at Lancaster University

Whatever creative arts subject you choose, you’ll find we have specialist spaces and equipment to inspire your studies.

Annual Degree Show

Every year our final year students showcase their designs in a major degree show exhibition, which is open to the public.

This degree supports you in developing the ambition, confidence, and skills to produce fine art at a professional level. You will understand the key entry points into the diverse pathways that artists' careers can take, from your first experiences of installing and documenting your work, to the construction of portfolios, presentations and high-quality applications.

If you’re looking for a career in Design you'll graduate with a bold portfolio, creative confidence, and the kind of versatile and adaptable skills that employers are actively seeking. You will be ready to begin your career in a broad range of settings such as in design agencies and design consultancies, tech companies, healthcare, public services and beyond.

Graduates of Fine Art and Design go on to pursue careers in the following:

Professional Artist

Curating

Gallery Education Programmes

Exhibition Management

Digital Communications Manager

Museum and Gallery Management

Teaching

Artefact Conservation

Arts Event Management

User experience (UX) designer

Design researcher

Graphic designer

Interaction designer

Brand manager

Design facilitator

Service designer

Design consultant

Virtual/augmented reality designer

Ethics and inclusion designer

AI interface designer

Product designer

With a deep understanding of Fine Art and Design and a diverse skill set, you’ll also be well-prepared to pursue a broad range of postgraduate study, with some graduates branching into fields such as material engineering, design, advertising and marketing.

Recent graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers at companies such as International Conservation Services, Science Museum National Collections Centre, Holocaust Centre North, ITV, United Colours of Benetton India and The National Festival of Making.

Careers and employability support

Our degrees open up an extremely wide array of career pathways in businesses and organisations, large and small, in the UK and overseas.

We run a paid internship scheme specifically for our arts, humanities and social sciences students, supported by a specialist Employability Team. The team offer individual consultations and tailored application guidance, as well as careers events, development opportunities, and resources.

Whether you have a clear idea of your potential career path or need some help considering the options, our friendly team is on hand.

Lancaster is unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which recognises activities such as work experience, community engagement or volunteering and social development. A valuable addition to your CV!

Find out more about Lancaster’s careers events, extensive resources and personal support for Careers and Employability.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

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A levels

ABB. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential.

Access to HE Diploma

30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM. Ideally this would be in a relevant subject, although this is not essential.

BTEC in combination with A levels

A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential.

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Distinction overall. Ideally this would be in a relevant subject, although this is not essential.

GCSE requirements

English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

Additional requirements

You will typically be asked to submit a portfolio.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.

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International foundation programmes

Delivered in partnership with Lancaster University International Study Centre, our one-year tailored foundation pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University degrees. Visit the Lancaster University International Study Centre for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.

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Contextual admissions could help you gain a place at university if you have faced additional challenges during your education which might have impacted your results. Visit our contextual admissions page to find out about how this works and whether you could be eligible.

Course structure

We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future. The University will make every reasonable effort to offer programmes and modules as advertised. In some cases, changes may be necessary and may result in new modules or some modules and combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research. Where the course offers optional modules, they may not all be available every year.

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Design Contexts

This enlightening module explores how design both shapes and is shaped by the world. You will examine key moments in modern design history, considering the historical, social, political, cultural and technological forces that influence design as a discipline and practice.

Through interactive lectures, practical activities and critical discussions, you will investigate how design responds to global challenges, drives innovation and reflects societal change. From the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Age, this module deepens your understanding of design’s evolving role in society, the economy and the environment.

This essential knowledge forms a foundation for thoughtful, critical, informed and innovative design practice, preparing you to navigate and contribute to the ever-changing contexts in which design operates. By developing a critical awareness of design’s impact, you will be equipped with the analytical and conceptual skills that are sought after in creative industries.

The Reflective Design Process

Design is a dynamic and creative problem-solving process with distinct stages. In this module you’ll immerse yourself in this process and engage with it in a hands-on way.

You will develop essential creative and analytical skills and build your confidence in:

Conducting research

Generating insights

Exploring possibilities

Prototyping

Refining ideas into innovative solutions

Observation and documentation are key to good design, so you will learn methods such as:

User shadowing

Fly-on-the-wall observation

Journey mapping to uncover behaviours, needs and opportunities

This module encourages experimentation, iteration and critical thinking, fostering adaptability and resilience—key attributes for designers in today’s fast-evolving creative industries.

Through a design project that encourages reflective practice, you will gain the ability to navigate complex design challenges and communicate your ideas effectively. By understanding design as a dynamic and creative problem-solving process, you will build a strong foundation to guide your creative practice throughout your undergraduate studies.

Visual Communication

The ability to effectively convey ideas through visual means is a fundamental skill for any design career and in this module, you will learn the skills to do this.

This module focuses on key forms of visual communication, such as the photograph, the diagram and the page, encouraging you to explore such mediums both conceptually and practically. Through engaging lectures, practical studio activities and video tutorials, you will develop the ability to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling visuals.

You will engage in collaborative learning with peers, as well as independent practice, responding to structured tasks that will strengthen your technical and creative abilities. Regular studio sessions with tutors will provide valuable feedback, helping you to refine your work. Your independent learning will be supported by core software tools that you can access on your personal devices, allowing you to experiment and iterate at your own pace.

You will build visual communication skills that are essential for a broad spectrum of design careers.

Art Histories and Contexts

Providing you with a solid grounding in art history, this module will take you on a journey, from the modernist period to the present day.

Beginning with the emergence of Modernism in Europe, you will follow its impact in the United States, China, India, South America and beyond. You will learn about alternative and under-represented histories that challenge mainstream thought, whilst exploring how artists have responded to pressing societal issues such as:

Post-colonialism

Equal rights

Gender identity

Digital revolution

Environmental crisis

These movements will be explored through a range of themes that relate to creative practices such as time, space, light, text and juxtaposition, helping you develop your ability to write for a range of art contexts.

Design Visualisation

Investigate how designers use visualisation to develop ideas, explore interventions and communicate possible futures. This innovative module will build on your previous knowledge gained from the Visual Communication module and enhance your skillset further with a range of technical and conceptual tools.

Practical techniques for creating visualisations will include 3D modelling, rendering, generative AI, and data visualisations. You will also engage with contemporary issues in design visualisation, such as the ethical implications of using Generative AI in design practice.

Featuring a dynamic blend of lectures, studio sessions, and video tutorials, this module promotes both collaborative and independent learning. Continuous feedback will be provided through studio assessments, allowing you to present your work-in-progress and engage in constructive discussions.

Culminating in a portfolio submission, you will have the chance to reflect and showcase your creative journey, encouraging personal growth and professional development.

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Speculative Design

Take on the challenge to explore possible futures and their societal implications by creating radical products and services that question the status quo.

In this studio-based module, you will critically and creatively examine emerging innovations such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and biomaterials. Through doing this, you will be able to anticipate their long-term consequences and propose thoughtful, forward-thinking, creative responses. You will develop skills that enable you to envision future scenarios through creating 2D and 3D prototypes that make speculative futures feel real and relatable.

With businesses, governments and NGOs increasingly looking for future-focused designers who can navigate uncertainty and drive innovation, these skills are in high demand. By the end of the module, you will be able to communicate potential futures in compelling ways, creating standout, unique portfolio pieces that showcase your ability to merge critical thinking, innovation and futures-focused design.

Art Theories and Contexts

Building on the relationship between theoretical understanding and artistic practice, this module will introduce you to a broad range of theories and ideas relevant to contemporary art practice and thinking. You will explore ideas such as:

New materialism

Fourth and fifth-wave feminisms

Object-oriented philosophy

Posthumanism

The Anthropocene

Hauntology

The relations that exist between art and science

Join us as we combine intellectual rigour and curiosity with the freedom to confidently explore your creativity from an increasingly informed position. You will be encouraged to explore different forms of writing that enable you to develop ideas and express yourself in a range of appropriate formats.

Creative Transformations

Imagination, experimentation, creative risk-taking, and transformation are at the heart of this module and fundamental to your development as a practicing artist.

You will engage creatively with workshops that encourage experimentation and risk-taking, exploring ideas and processes that extend beyond traditional studio practice including collaborative, site-specific, socially engaged, and curatorial projects.

Exploring diverse themes such as the environment and sustainability, global connections and local place, you will dive into the transformative role of art in the wider world. Developing digital skills relevant to these contexts will equip you to create innovative and forward-thinking approaches to contemporary art.

Interaction and Experience Design

A fascinating introduction to the principles and practices of design, you will create meaningful interactions between people and digital or physical products, services, and systems.

Developing both theoretical and practical skills, you will learn to design intuitive, engaging, and effective interactive experiences. Through creative exercises, you will explore design methods including wireframing, prototyping (both paper-based and digital), and iterative testing. You will learn to identify interaction strengths and weaknesses to continuously improve your designs.

Emphasising responsible design practices, we will teach you to craft interactions that not only meet functional requirements but also consider emotional impact, accessibility, and ethical implications. Alongside this, you will analyse how well-designed interactions can benefit people and the planet as well as the economy.

By completing this module, you will develop the critical and creative thinking skills needed to design seamless, meaningful interactions for a variety of contexts, from websites and apps to physical products and service systems.

Design for Sustainability

Join us as we challenge you to rethink how design can address urgent global challenges across both the physical and digital worlds.

Businesses, policymakers and communities are increasingly looking for designers who can develop ethical, responsible, and future-proof solutions that reduce environmental and social impacts. This module equips you with the skills and knowledge to meet this demand, exploring how design can drive positive environmental, economic and social change.

You will engage with sustainability frameworks and ethical design principles to develop creative, impactful solutions. Whether designing tangible products, services or digital experiences, you will explore strategies like repair, reuse, regeneration, and material innovation to align your work with the growing need for sustainability.

By the end of this module, you will be prepared to design for a more sustainable world, enhancing your employability and empowering you to make a real impact in shaping a better future.

Design Consultancy

Helping you gain essential industry experience, this module allows you to work on a live project with a real client, providing valuable insight into the role of a design consultant.

In a team, you will tackle real business challenges, delivering creative solutions grounded in robust design research. Each project is unique, shaped through collaboration with your client to meet their specific needs, while aligning with your team’s strengths. Your brief could cover:

Product Design

Brand Design

User Experience Design

Design Strategy

Throughout the module, you will refine your skills in data gathering and analysis, idea generation, conceptualisation and visual communication. You will also develop your ability to manage client relationships and communicate design decisions, boosting both your confidence and employability skills.

By the end of the module, you will gain vital experience solving real design problems and collaborating effectively, making this the perfect stepping stone into your career.

Writing for the Arts

Explore the role of writing in contemporary art, from journals and magazines to online platforms, exhibition catalogues and independent publishing.

You will examine the types of writing that thrive in these contexts and learn how to move beyond the traditional academic essay. Approached as both a research tool and a creative practice, this module will enable you to shape your ideas in ways that connect with contemporary art discourse.

Engaging with methods such as auto-fiction, figural writing, fiction as method, and allegory, you will gain a deeper understanding of these formats through workshops and tutorials before selecting one to further develop your skills in.

The final submission will be chosen from a range of writing forms for contemporary art contexts. It may take the form of a written journal article, a combination of text and visual elements, a website, zine, or other formats, allowing you to integrate writing into your broader artistic practice.

You can also choose to take additional credits in either Advanced Art Practice or Writing for Artists, enabling you to build on your strengths, interests, and career aspirations.

Design Leadership

Creatively blending design, leadership and innovation, this module will explore design and systems thinking to help you become an agent of change.

As you prepare to graduate, this module will enable you to develop your unique design leadership approach and communicate your design vision and values. You will learn key principles of design management, design and product development processes and tools for designing sustainable business models, to help you transform creative ideas into impactful solutions.

With a forward-thinking approach, you will explore the diverse future roles of designers as well as learn to create and communicate a strong value proposition, positioning design as a key driver of change and innovation.

By the end of the module, you will be equipped to lead design initiatives, make strategic decisions, drive meaningful change and impact businesses and society in the rapidly evolving field of design.

Writing for the Arts (extended)

This module provides extended time and support for you to explore the role of writing in contemporary art, from journals and magazines to online platforms, exhibition catalogues and independent publishing.

Design Independent Project

This is your chance to take full creative control and develop an independent, self-directed project that reflects your personal interests and career goals. It is an opportunity to dive deep into a topic you are passionate about; push your creative boundaries and refine the skills you have developed throughout your studies.

You will shape every aspect of your project, from concept to execution, with guidance from tutors who will support your creative and professional growth. This project will showcase your unique approach to design and your readiness for the next step in your career. Additionally, it is your chance to build a portfolio-defining piece that highlights your creativity, problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large-scale design project independently.

By the end, you will have a standout project that reflects your growth as a designer, as well as sets you on the path toward your chosen career.

Fees and funding

Our annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session, starting at the beginning of each academic year.

Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are:

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Additional costs for this course

You will need to buy some art materials during your course. Materials and equipment are available to use during some classes, and the departmental art shop sells materials to students at cost price. We will send you information about materials and equipment before you arrive so that you know what to bring with you and what you might need to buy during your course.

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

College fees

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

For students starting in 2026 or 2027, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

Computer equipment and internet access

To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

Study abroad courses

In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. visa or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.

Placement and industry year courses

In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.

What is my fee status?

The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

Fees in subsequent years

Home fees are subject to annual review, and are liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

Fees for study abroad and work placements

We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee

International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will also be charged in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard international tuition fee during the Study Abroad year

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard international tuition fee during the Placement year

Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.

Scholarships and bursaries

You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply, so there's nothing extra that you need to do.

You may be eligible for the following funding opportunities, depending on your fee status:

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The University will use all reasonable effort to deliver the courses as described, but the University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances that are beyond the University’s reasonable control (Force Majeure Events), we may need to amend the programmes and provision advertised. In this event, the University will take reasonable steps to minimise the disruption to your studies. If a course is withdrawn or if there are any fundamental changes to your course, we will give you reasonable notice and you will be entitled to request that you are considered for an alternative course or withdraw your application. You are advised to revisit our website for up-to-date course information before you submit your application.

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