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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
22-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full time
22-SEP-25
3 Years
- Develop a range of skills, from traditional craft techniques to innovative approaches to making.- Experiment in our inspiring studio spaces and well-equipped workshops, with access to exceptional facilities.- Learn from practising artists and makers with outstanding national and international reputations.This studio-based creative arts degree places making at its heart.You'll gain a practical grounding in a range of creative fields of study, including ceramics, textiles, print and wood/metal/plastics, before choosing your specialism. You’ll also explore the critical, conceptual, ethical and environmental issues in contemporary craft through the role of making within social, cultural and historical contexts. Throughout your studies you’ll learn a broad range of skills to help you flourish in the workplace, including social networking, photographing your work, creating digital portfolios, applying for competitions, marketing, creating a web presence, setting up a business, working on commissions, pricing your work, approaching galleries, exhibiting, and fundraising. As we’re an Adobe Creative Campus, you’ll also have free access to a suite of industry-standard creative apps.You’ll graduate with the confidence and transferable skills to establish your own practice as a creative artist or maker, or go on to pursue a career within the creative industries.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
A Level - grades BBB-BCC including Grade B in an Art or Design or related subject preferred.
Access to HE courses – typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher) in a related subject. Any selection procedure/further requirements will also apply.
A minimum of 32 points are required.
Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject. Applicants will be invited to interview and will be required to bring high quality portfolio.
Grade Merit is preferred in a relevant subject.
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
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