Course Overview
This year-long course for 18 year-olds is ideal if you've completed A-Levels, a BTEC, or an equivalent course and arent sure which creative degree course to take, or just feel you need more time and space to build a fuller portfolio.
You will build your skills across a range of art and design areas, allowing you to discover your passions and develop a solid foundation of skills that will set you up for success at the degree level.
In your first term, youll explore five different areas within art and design €“ visual communications, film and photography, 3D design, fashion and textiles, and drawing and painting €“ using our industry-standard facilities and workshops.
After that, youll choose one of these pathways to take forward as you begin preparing for your undergraduate studies, bringing together all your newly-developed skills, knowledge, and understanding to plan and create a major project and showcase it in an exhibition.
General Eligibility
One A-Level (or two AS-Levels) with a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points preferably including an art, design, media, photography, design technology, or a related creative subject.
- 32 UCAS tariff points from BTEC/UAL Extended Diplomas, Extended Certificates, Subsidiary Diplomas
- 32 UCAS tariff points from a combination of BTEC/UAL Subsidiary/ Extended Certificate and A Levels
- IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 24 or above
Part Time Work Details
Language Requirement
IELTS UKVI or Academic Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking5.5, Writing5.5, Total6.5