UAL Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Arts University Bournemouth
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This one-year foundation course gives you the chance to explore different creative areas before choosing the subject you want to take a degree in.Its the perfect way to find your creative voice and to boost your existing skills and portfolio if they’re not quite up to degree standard – or you might just like to enjoy a year of being creative before moving on to something else. After successful completion of this course, students are awarded the widely recognised UAL Foundation Diploma in Art ...Read more

This one-year foundation course gives you the chance to explore different creative areas before choosing the subject you want to take a degree in.

It's the perfect way to find your creative voice and to boost your existing skills and portfolio if they’re not quite up to degree standard – or you might just like to enjoy a year of being creative before moving on to something else. After successful completion of this course, students are awarded the widely recognised UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3).

Guaranteed place on a BA degree at AUB upon successful completion (except the Dance, Acting and Creative Writing courses, which require auditions or written submissions).

Course information

This course is geared towards the preparation of a portfolio of work to support your application to a Higher Education course. Throughout the course, your practical studio work will be supported by a programme of contextual studies in art and design. You can view the full specification from awarding body UAL.

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Valeriia
01 Feb 24

I appreciate the community of like-minded individuals with whom I can collaborate on projects. I value the freedom granted in each project; there are no restrictions on..Read more

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31 Jan 24

Friendly and inviting..Read more

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A minimum of two GCE A Level passes at Grade C or above. One of these should be in a relevant creative subject. Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band. We will accept IELTS Online (Academic) scores. TOEFL iBT with 80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking.

An IB (International Baccalaureate) scores equivalent. We’ll accept the equivalent in relevant individual IB certificates. We will consider the IB equivalency of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help you through every stage of the application process. Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band. We will accept IELTS Online (Academic) scores. TOEFL iBT with 80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking.

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England

£5,421 per year

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£5,421 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

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£5,421 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 Wales

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£5,421 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 Northern Ireland

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£14,750 per year

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Valeriia
01 Feb 24
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
I appreciate the community of like-minded individuals with whom I can collaborate on projects. I value the freedom granted in each project; there are no restrictions on...
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Gracie
31 Jan 24
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Friendly and inviting...
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