Art & Design BA (Hons)

From traditional disciplines such as drawing, painting and printmaking, to the latest techniques in video and digital media, this course will give you the chance to develop your skills and discover the area of practice that matches your creativity.

You will learn about the relationship between contemporary design and fine art, and how this affects the world we live in. And you will also acquire the practice-based professional knowledge that will enhance your prospects as you progress in your career.

This course explores the relationship between fine art and design, and focuses on a wide range of traditional and contemporary disciplines while offering you the chance to discover the area of practice that matches your creativity.

Why choose this course?

Learn traditional disciplines such as drawing, painting and printmaking, and the latest techniques in photography, video and digital media
Study personal and practice-based skills such as management, communication and multi-agency working
Develop and use academic enquiry skills from a range of key art history ideas to support your work

Gain a qualification that will enhance your prospects of a fulfilling and exciting career in a wide range of creative industries
Explore a number of visual and creative skills as you discover the area of practice you wish to focus on
Challenge the artistic, critical and cultural contexts associated with art and design
Benefit from the opportunity to shape your studies to suit your personal preferences and future aspirations

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A level passes at C or above
At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma
At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma
A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.
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