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Foundation Art and Design
Arts University Bournemouth
Full Time
07-OCT-24
1 year
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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CC Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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.
Students living in
England
£5,421 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£5,421 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£5,421 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£5,421 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.
£14,750 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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