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UAL Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media

Arts University Bournemouth

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Course info

This one year course (for students who have A-levels or an equivalent qualification) will help you develop your imagination and powers of invention by setting you projects in a variety of different media. It’s the perfect way to find your creative voice if you’re not sure what degree course you’d like to study or boost your existing skills and portfolio if they’re not quite up to degree standard. What’s more, if you successfully complete the Foundation Diploma with us, you’re guaranteed a place ... READ MORE

Key stats

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Uni rankings

CUG ranking
71^st

CUG subject ranking
40^th

Start date and duration
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Start date

SEP-23

Full Time

1 year

Entry requirements

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A level	Grades / Points required BBC - BBB	Grades / Points required 24
Details
Students need to have A level; For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band) and they are listed on our?International Entry Requirements page.		Students need to have International Baccalaureate Diploma: Higher Level English – 4 or above in English Language/Literature. Standard Level English – 5 or above in English Language/Literature; For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band) and they are listed on our?International Entry Requirements page.

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Uni info

Arts University Bournemouth, Poole

CUG ranking

71st

Student rating

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( 4.2)

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Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is one of just 15 higher education institutions in the UK that specialises in arts-based courses, including design and media. A standalone university with a tight-knit student body of 3,000, it has ties with Bournemouth University, with which it shares some facilities and resources. AUB has a range of industry-standard facilities to help aid students’ creativity, including a drawing studio, dance studios, a printmaking room, workshops and Innovation Studio. For inspiration, an onsite gallery showcases the work of artists and designers from around the world. Courses blend practical and theory, tailored to individual subjects. Students can be confident that the expert-led courses at AUB are carefully designed to helping them pursue a career in their chosen field of study.