The programme at the , based atÊSpike Island, an internationally renowned contemporary art venue on Bristol's harbourside. Part ofÊUWE Bristol's City Campus, it offers a vibrant creative environment, free studio space and a range of work and volunteering opportunities.

Thousands of visitors and art professionals attend our annualÊDegree Show, offering an excellent platform to showcase your work. You will also have access to excellentÊfacilitiesÊatÊBower Ashton Studios.

Choose from two pathways - Fine Art or Art and Visual Culture.

Fine Art develops your practice in areas such as painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, print, time-based or digital media.

Art and Visual Culture critically engages you with your practice through the production of artworks and written text, underpinned by theoretical perspectives.

All our staff are active practitioners, with the conceptual, technical and professional skills to support a variety of approaches.

Our City Campus is a powerhouse of inspiration and collaboration, and home to ourÊCity Creatives. It spans across Bristol and is made up of Bower Ashton and renowned contemporary arts centres Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed.

Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final yearÊCreative Industries Degree Showand graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.

Where can it take me?

Our students are regularly selected for fellowships and national competitions, including the New Contemporaries, a platform for emerging artists.

Past students recently took part in the Royal Academy Premiums school show at the RA Museum.

Many go on to careers as artists, designers, curators, arts administrators and educators, or to postgraduate study such as master's degrees or teacher training.

Our graduates pursue careers as artists, designers, curators, arts administrators and educators.

They are regularly selected for fellowships and national competitions such as the New Contemporaries, a platform for emerging artists.

Others progress to graduate study at MA and/or PhD level, or teacher training.