The Access to HE Diploma - Art & Design is designed for adults age 19+ who are aiming to progress onto undergraduate and higher diploma courses. Day time study is approximately 10 hours delivered over two to three days a week, although this is subject to change each year. It is strongly advisable, but not essential, to have GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above before undertaking an Access Diploma. If you do not have these qualifications, we aim to give you the opportunity to study them at Kingston College alongside the Access course.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure their current and future qualifications comply with the entry requirements of any university to which they intend to progress.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma - Art and Design will introduce learners to the breadth of disciplines across art, design and craft areas, through both theoretical and practical workshops that will enable learners to assemble an effective and personal portfolio to support applications and progression to higher education courses in a wide range of art and design subjects. Specialist workshops include fine art, printmaking, 3D design, graphics and textiles as well as contextual modules looking at art and design from 1900 through to present day.

Progression Next Steps

Learners will be able to progress onto a wide range of art and design Higher Education courses including those offered at Kingston College including the Foundation Degree (FdA) and BA (Hons) Art & Design, BA (Hons) Digital Arts, Foundation Degree (FdA) Fashion & Textiles.