Art and Design Foundation Degree (FdA): Entry requirements

The minimum entry qualifications for the field are any of the following:

• Foundation in Art and Design
• National Diploma in Art and Design
• GCE A-levels

Plus GCSE (A–C): four passes, including English Language or equivalent.

Other routes

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that are equivalent to those listed above. Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications and IELTS 6 are welcome.

All routes

You will need to submit a portfolio demonstrating your creative skills and abilities.

Typical entry qualifications set for entrants to the field are:

• 220 UCAS points through the study of  GCE A-levels
• National Diplomas
• Foundation in Art and Design or equivalent in an appropriate subject or relevant experience for mature students.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.