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Full Time
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2 Years
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Boston
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September 2025
Fine Art HND Level 5
Release your enthusiasm for nurturing your creativity, ideas and intuition within a thriving community of artists, and influencing the future of contemporary art with the Pearson BTEC Fine Art HND Level 5. Become a professional, self-reflecting individual that can meet the demands of employers in the fine art sector and adapt to the constantly changing world of art. Prioritise 'learning through practice' to support ongoing professional development, and refine critical thinking, collaboration, independence, and creativity within an ethical, diverse, and sustainable framework, gaining skills relevant to diverse contemporary applications, including promoting and selling your work, curation, costing and networking. Whatever your choice of medium, we will encourage and support you in developing your practice and a substantial portfolio.
As a Boston College student, you will have access to our Art and Design facilities, including printmaking, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and fashion, Apple Mac computers and industry-standard software, iPads, photography studio, darkroom, library and art shop. These resources will support your learning and help you develop the critical skills necessary to thrive in the fine art field.
What will I do?
During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND.
Modules Include:
- Concept and Development: Develop your creative concepts and skills through various projects and assignments
- Creative Project: Apply your learning in a significant creative project that showcases your skills and understanding
- Live Projects: Work on live projects to build your clientele and professional network
- Personal Professional Development: Focus on your personal and professional growth, setting goals and strategies for your career
- Professional Project: Undertake a major project that demonstrates your professional skills and knowledge
Entry Qualifications
In order to study the Fine Art HND Level 5, you will need to have successfully completed:
- An MMP at Level 3 in a related subject, or Access to Higher Education qualification, or an A Level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS points) in related subjects
- GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6
You can also be considered to study the Level 5 HND as a one-year remote top-up if you already hold a relevant Level 4 qualification.
Attendance
The Fine Art HND Level 5 will take you 2 years to complete. You will attend college for 2-3 days per week at our Rochford Campus in Boston, plus approximately 24 hours of independent study per week.
Fees
The Fine Art HND Level 5 will cost £7100 per year.
Please note that all fees are subject to change and they may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.
You can apply for a student loan to cover the costs of course fees. You may also be able to apply for various grants and loans to support your learning. Specific advice regarding student loans and other benefits can be obtained from www.gov.uk/student-finance.
The Careers Team based in the College can also assist your application. Please contact them via the Information Line on 01205 313218.
How Will I Be Assessed
Assessment is via a mix of practical, real-world projects and portfolios that embed relevant theory into practice and mirror industry challenges.
The assessment of Pearson's Higher National qualifications are criterion-referenced and you will provide evidence in the form of assignments, which are assessed against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Where Could It Lead?
The Pearson HND courses are highly valued by employers and can lead to careers specialisms. Progression onto an undergraduate degree or further professional qualifications in a related area are possible.
Additional costs
All students receive a subscription to Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. While our facilities include multiple studio spaces and computer suites with industry-standard Apple hardware and accessories, having a personal laptop capable of running these applications would be advantageous. Additional costs may include:
- Approximately £100 for books and study materials
- Approximately £400 for trips
- Approximately £200 for presentation and printing of work
How to Apply.
If you are an existing Boston College student or only applying to Boston College, fast track your application HERE
If you are not an existing Boston College student or you are applying to multiple centres, to apply for this course, just click ‘Apply for this course’ below.
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What you could earn
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£71,858
potential
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£36,838
average
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£22,138
entry level
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