Contemporary Creative Practice: Illustration (Top Up) BA (Hons)
University of Staffordshire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Burton and South Derbyshire College

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Burton and South Derbyshire College

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SEP-25

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Please note this qualification is delivered by our academic partner institutions: Burton and South Derbyshire College; and Stafford College. It will be taught at their respective campuses. If you are looking for a course at our Staffordshire University city campus, in Stoke-on-Trent, please check our website at staffs.ac.uk.This course allows students who have completed a Foundation degree (or equivalent) to progress to a full Honours Degree.As a Level 6 student you will learn relevant industry ...Read more

Please note this qualification is delivered by our academic partner institutions: Burton and South Derbyshire College; and Stafford College. It will be taught at their respective campuses. If you are looking for a course at our Staffordshire University city campus, in Stoke-on-Trent, please check our website at staffs.ac.uk.This course allows students who have completed a Foundation degree (or equivalent) to progress to a full Honours Degree.As a Level 6 student you will learn relevant industry skills and processes, and graduate with a refined and professional portfolio of work. You will work practically through client-led and negotiated briefs that require the recognition and application of professional practice. You will also be aware of professional expectations and be able to develop an independent route towards your individual career or postgraduate goals.Your tutors will act as facilitators, encouraging discussion and debate on subjects of social and cultural relevance, so that you can identify options and develop effective solutions to meet agreed objectives. Our staff maintain strong links with industry through membership and association with professional organisations, they are practitioners in their field and their aim will be able to assist you in Level 6 to pursue new approaches to your subject as well as develop the transferable and technological skills necessary for you to compete in the changing global environment of contemporary creative practice.

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69/101
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46th
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97th
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Rovin
22 Feb 24

Staffs is a great place to study, it's very inclusive of all backgrounds, and has a good student life with lots of societies and events. The support from staff is great and it has..Read more

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Ash
02 Mar 23

The feel of the studios I study in make it comfortable and inspiring to see all the art..Read more

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£6,350 per year

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£6,350 per year

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Students from Wales

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£6,350 per year

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Rovin
22 Feb 24
Illustration BA (Hons)
Staffs is a great place to study, it's very inclusive of all backgrounds, and has a good student life with lots of societies and events. The support from staff is great and it has...
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Ash
02 Mar 23
Illustration BA (Hons)
The feel of the studios I study in make it comfortable and inspiring to see all the art...
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University of Staffordshire
Lichfield Street Burton upon Trent DE14 3RL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Willington  2.9 miles away

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