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Visual Arts Courses at Northumbria

Calling All Artists

Study Undergraduate Visual Arts 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, 2025).

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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Join us at one of our next Open Days to find out more about our Visual Arts courses. Book your place now.

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Design Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Develop your skills across the various areas of design and study a broad range of design elements with this foundation course.

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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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