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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
City Campus (Main Campus)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
City Campus (Main Campus)
Full Time
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4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
City Campus (Main Campus)
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
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The Art & Design General Foundation course at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design provides you with an understanding of art and design practice and helps you to identify which of our specialist courses is right for you:- Animation BDes (Hons)- Art & Philosophy BA (Hons)- Fine Art BA (Hons)- Graphic Design BDes (Hons)- Illustration BDes (Hons)- Jewellery and Metal Design BDes (Hons)- Textile Design BDes (Hons)The focus of the first year of this course is centered on learning independence and finding your individual path. It also develops your practical skills and critical thinking. You will undertake a diverse range of projects throughout the first year, that will each offer different challenges and opportunities. The course content will help you to decide on your choice of Honours degree specialism for the remaining three years of your course.Our six studio spaces are large and bright, encouraging the sharing of ideas in a social, collaborative atmosphere. You will spend the majority of your time on studio-based activities learning fundamental skills. The dedicated staff team will encourage you to think in different ways, supporting your learning and your transition into an Art School environment.Your studies in the studio are complemented by a full programme of lectures, one day per week throughout both semesters. These lectures offer a contextual insight into how art and design has developed through history and contemporary practice, as well as learning more about the individual subject specialisms offered by our degrees.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC - BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBC - ABBB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended
literate or Art and Design subject recommended
including 5,5,4 at Higher Level, Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended
Literate or Art and Design subject recommended
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DMM
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit
A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.