The University of Sunderland has a Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries that offers a BA (Hons) Fine Art degree. This program lasts for three years and focuses on various arts, including Fine Arts, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts. For international students, the tuition fees are £16,000 per year. To enroll in this degree course, students must provide proof of English language proficiency, which can be shown through IELTS or PTE scores.

Britain's creative industries are valued at £92 billion and provide jobs for two million people, growing at a rate twice as fast as the rest of the economy. This course prepares students to enter this expanding field.

According to the National Student Survey 2020, this course boasts a 93% Overall Satisfaction rate.

Students will have the opportunity to create and publish their own artist book, which will help showcase their studio work and promote their skills to future employers.

The first year focuses on exploration. Students will try different working methods, improving their technical, artistic, and making skills while developing their studio practice. At the end of the year, they will display their work in their first exhibition.

In the second year, students will connect their artistic practice with real-life experiences. They will work together with students from other fields in the 'Integrated Creativity' module, mimicking the collaborative approach of some of the world's top artists who use various creative skills.

12th Grade

Students must have completed high school with at least 60% marks.

IELTS

Marks: 6.0

Students need a minimum score of 6 in IELTS, with no band lower than 5.5.

PTE

Marks: 56.0

Students must score at least 56 in PTE and no less than 51 in each skill.

Application Process for the University of Sunderland

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents

Gather all the necessary documents for your application. You will need:

• Letter of Recommendation (LOR): Two letters from a teacher, adviser, or professional who knows you academically.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

Make sure to have the following additional documents ready:

• Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL scores).
• Academic transcripts from your previous studies.
• A copy of your passport.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Visit the following link to start your application online: University of Sunderland Application.

Step 4: Application Fees

The application fee for this course is £20 (approximately INR 2.11 thousand).

Payment methods accepted include:

• Credit card
• Debit card

The University may allow a payment plan for new international students from specific countries including Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Lebanon, India, Kenya, and Jordan.

If you qualify for the installment plan, it will be automatically applied to your account. To be eligible, you must:

• Pay a £3,500 deposit before receiving your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
• Pay 50% of your total fees for the academic year before enrollment, and the remaining 50% by January 29, 2021.
• Provide proof of your ability to pay the amounts due, such as a bank statement approved by the University of Sunderland.

Step 5: Application Deadline

The deadline for the Fall semester (September) is June 30th.

*Please note that these dates are based on last year's records. For the exact deadline, you can connect with our expert counselors for assistance.