BA (Hons) Fine Art with Psychology

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between art and psychology. You will learn how to apply psychological theories and concepts to your art practice, while also developing your technical skills in fine art. The course is designed to help you become a reflective and critical practitioner, equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career in the arts or related fields.

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Through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical classes, you will explore topics such as visual perception, cognitive psychology, and the role of art in society. You will also have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as painting, printmaking, or photography, while developing your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This course is ideal for those interested in exploring the intersection of art and psychology, and for those seeking a career in the arts or related fields.

Discover the Power of Art and Psychology at University of Worcester

At University of Worcester, we are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Our experienced lecturers have extensive knowledge of the field, and will provide you with the guidance and mentorship you need to succeed. Plus, our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalized attention and feedback. With state-of-the-art facilities and a beautiful campus location, you will have everything you need to thrive as a fine art student.

Fine Art with Psychology has been specifically designed for anyone wanting to develop skills in Fine Art but has an additional interest or ambition in using these skills in a wider context. The course runs in parallel with the Fine Arts degree and is taught primarily in the new purpose-built studios of the Art House building in Worcester city center. On completion of this course, you will have well-developed artistic practice and a thorough grounding in psychology. The advantage of this design over joint honors is that it presents a coherent and identifiable route into a range of career opportunities. The balance of the course is such that you will be able to develop enough high-level skills and understanding of both Fine Arts and psychology to pursue career opportunities in these areas. The combination provides additional opportunities for you to develop and expand your career prospects further for example in, arts therapies, health and wellbeing, and education.

A degree in Psychology is highly favored by employers, giving you an excellent advantage in the job market. Previous graduates have gone into roles as diverse as management, human resources, teaching, healthcare, or art therapy. During your studies with us, you will learn and develop a broad range of transferable skills. An important part of this learning process is the ability to reflect upon your own experiences; an aspect of practice engaged in by all professional psychologists.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.