Design Practice (Top-up) BA (Hons)
Newcastle College University Centre
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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If you are looking for a degree where you can design your own future, this is the course for you. During the degree you will develop your own unique professional practice, pursuing an individual pathway into the industry. Learning from industry-experienced tutors, you will research and design your own project brief, linked closely to your career aspirations and the needs of the industry. You will have the opportunity to undertake work experience with businesses such as O, Mario Minchella ...Read more

If you are looking for a degree where you can design your own future, this is the course for you. During the degree you will develop your own unique professional practice, pursuing an individual pathway into the industry. Learning from industry-experienced tutors, you will research and design your own project brief, linked closely to your career aspirations and the needs of the industry. You will have the opportunity to undertake work experience with businesses such as O, Mario Minchella Architects and Master Debonair. You will have access to specialist industry equipment throughout your design degree, including an industrial sewing room, digital and traditional print room, 3D workshops and Adobe Suite programmes. Throughout the BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise (Top-Up) degree you will have the opportunity to work on live briefs with external clients, building your portfolio of work within your chosen specialist practice. You will be able to work with in-house design companies such as Trend Bible and John Lewis Design, giving you real-life opportunities to build your portfolio for your future career. Once you have successfully completed the BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise (Top-Up) degree, you can progress your studies and undertake the MA Creative and Professional Practice (Visual Arts) with Newcastle College University Centre, or a PGCE. You can also start your career in industry as a designer/maker, in fashion retail and surface design or start your own freelance practice.

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02 Mar 18

as a mature student returning to education, I have loved my time at the college. the lecturers have aided my integration with my younger students, and the students themselves have..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Design Practice (Top-up) BA (Hons)
as a mature student returning to education, I have loved my time at the college. the lecturers have aided my integration with my younger students, and the students themselves have...
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Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus Scotswood Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7SA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.3 miles away
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