Art and Design Foundation (Swansea College of Art) CertHE
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Alexandra Road, Swansea

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1 year

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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Alexandra Road, Swansea

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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Alexandra Road, Swansea

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2 Years

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Our Cert HE: Foundation Art and Design course at Swansea College of Art, UWTSD is an experimental, investigative and diverse learning experience.Our students engage with a broad introduction to art and design and go on to specialise in a wide range of disciplines or design areas.It’s all about establishing a strong basis for your creative future.The programme is predominantly visual and practical, with elements of written work, and develops students’ understanding of concept, contexts and ...Read more

Our Cert HE: Foundation Art and Design course at Swansea College of Art, UWTSD is an experimental, investigative and diverse learning experience.Our students engage with a broad introduction to art and design and go on to specialise in a wide range of disciplines or design areas.It’s all about establishing a strong basis for your creative future.The programme is predominantly visual and practical, with elements of written work, and develops students’ understanding of concept, contexts and making.The course allows students to access all the usual student funding open to degree students.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
88/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
117th
Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
What students say
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Weicheng
04 Mar 25

The school facilities are very modern. The teachers are also very friendly and caring towards the students. It would be nice if the research phase of a PhD without a programme..Read more

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Ffion
24 Nov 24

The building of the uni is beautiful which makes for a great atmosphere when learning. The lecturers are all very friendly and..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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32 Grades / Points required

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications and portfolio of work.

Popular A-level subjects

Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
52%
Graphic Design
19%
Media Studies
16%
English Literature
13%
Photography
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,500 per year

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Students from International

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£13500 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Art & Design reviews

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Weicheng
04 Mar 25
Art and Design (DProf)
The school facilities are very modern. The teachers are also very friendly and caring towards the students. It would be nice if the research phase of a PhD without a programme...
Read more
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Ffion
24 Nov 24
Art and Design Foundation (Swansea College of Art) CertHE
The building of the uni is beautiful which makes for a great atmosphere when learning. The lecturers are all very friendly and...
Read more
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David , Carmarthen

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has three main campuses in southwest Wales – Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter –...

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Alexandra Road Swansea SA1 5DU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.1 miles away

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