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At the University of Reading studying the BA Art will see see that our studios are a creative, lively and stimulating environment in which to practice, with all years sharing the same area. Each student receives their own dedicated space, accessible 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. There is always a high level of activity in the studios with events, screenings, performances and exhibitions regularly taking place. A student-run gallery and experimental project spaces are also available for you to explore. Your teaching staff are all artists, curators and researchers of international standing and are actively involved in the art world and 100% of their research has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Your first year gives you a broad foundation encouraging you to experiment with a wide range of subjects and media. You can explore construction, casting, welding, printing making and digital and technical media as well as more traditional approaches. Alongside your core practical modules we teach you Contemporary Art Theory and the History of Art. You can also learn a modern language, which complements the option to study abroad in your third year.

Regular field trips to national and international museums, art institutions and galleries allow you to consider the diverse conditions in which art is displayed and received. You will have lots of opportunity to gain professional experience by taking part in your own exhibitions, public art commissions and events. Debate and constructive criticism are actively encouraged and you will openly discuss your work with peers and teaching staff.

After your first year you will be assigned a studio tutor and focus on developing your individual and professional practice, working towards your final project and dissertation in the final year. Placements and collaborations are actively encouraged and there is also the chance to experience life in another country. Throughout your degree you will receive advice and guidance in career development.

What career can you have?

As well as the practical experience gained on this degree our students also graduate with a range of transferable skills, such as self-motivation, time management and strategic thinking. They have greater self-confidence and are better able to express themselves.

Many of our graduates develop successful careers as artists, writers and curators. These include a number of famous alumni, such as Turner-prize nominated artists, and PhD students who are award-winning artists and curators at influential museums.

Others have found employment in galleries, education, art therapy and film and video production. Recent employers include Tate, Whitechapel Gallery, The Burlington Magazine, Christies, Microsoft, and the BBC.