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Our courses

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Our BA Fine Art degrees ensure you gain the knowledge and skills you need to make an effective contribution to the art world. 

We also offer joint courses, which allow you to study two subjects in detail and gain a full qualification in each. 

Why study with us?

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As well as producing world-famous artists, Turner Prize nominees and representatives for Britain at the Venice Biennale, we equip students to be highly employable in a wide range of fields.

You’ll have opportunities to develop your creative vision and gain a range of practical skills.

Watch what some of our students have to say about their experiences.

How you'll study

Students attending a blindfolded clay workshop
A combination of theoretical lectures, studio practice, workshops and projects encourage exploration and development.

Study abroad

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Enrich your studies by taking part in our optional Study Abroad programme, available in the autumn term of your second or third year.

Follow us on Instagram

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Follow us on Instagram [unirdg_art] to find out more about life in The Reading School of Art.

Vervina's story

BA Fine Art student, Vervina Henry
"My time at Reading has helped to develop me into an artist that is confident to explore other media: film, photography, performance and to combine them all, layer them together and see what the results are." 
Vervina Henry, BA Fine Art graduate 

Interview and portfolio guidance

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Read our interview and portfolio guidance.