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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Academy of Live Technology
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Academy of Live Technology
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
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In your first year, you’ll gain a strong understanding across a range of technical, creative and production management disciplines. In the second year, you will choose two subject areas to focus on.With four distinct pathways for you to choose from, you can choose to specialise in the following areas:- Lighting for live events- Live sound- Live visuals- Event businessWhether you’re interested in lighting a stage, projecting stunning visuals or running an events business, this Foundation Degree allows you to focus on your chosen subject area whilst developing an underpinning knowledge of all four key areas. You’ll graduate as a specialised yet well-rounded live events professional.
Why study at the Academy of Live Technology?Our specialist courses have been developed with careers in mind. You’ll have access to work experience opportunities and award-winning partnerships to help you prepare for the world of work ahead of you.When you study at the Academy of Live Technology, you’ll learn in a unique creative environment where some of the world’s greatest productions are put together. You’ll be taught by experts who bring their years of industry experience to your learning. You’ll see theory come to life as you get hands-on while you study.There is the option to carry on to the third year by applying for the BA (Hons) Top-Up after successful completion of the Foundation Degree.The course is regulated by the Office for Students.
Exam type
A levelA level:
C - EE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
C - CD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
32 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
P,P Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PP Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
• One A-level at grade C• Two A-levels at grades EE• One AVCE Double Award at grades EE
• One Advanced Higher at grade C• Two Highers at grades CD
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Students are expected to complete their Access to HE Diploma.• 45 level 3 credits at pass
• One IB Diploma with 24 IB points
BTEC Nationals (Excluding Early Years) (NQF)• One BTEC National Certificate at grades PP• One BTEC National Award at grade M
BTEC Nationals (QCF)• One BTEC Diploma (Level 3) at grades PP• One BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Level 3) at grade M
• One Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£20,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£20,000 per year
Students from International
£20000 Per year