Degree Destinations - Fine Art

The breadth of skills inherent in both single subject and joint Fine Art degrees allows for a variety of career paths. Career development and professional practice are part of all the programmes in art, allowing you to examine your ambitions and develop appropriate skills.

At a glance

Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):

• 71% of graduates are in paid work
• 16% are in higher level study
• 52% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study

See summary info for the whole University

See national information (external link)

Examples of first jobs undertaken by Fine Art graduates

• Self-employed Artist
• Curator
• Gallery Assistant
• Teacher
• Marketing Assistant
• Administrator

Who employs Fine Art graduates? (to name a few...)

• Performing Arts College
• Pallant House Gallery
• Sadie Coles HQ
• Microsoft
• University of Reading

More detailed information

University of Reading Staff - full departmental information is available in the Staff section of this site.

Current or prospective students - please email us to request further information, stating the department you are interested in - Request Data