2 years full-time or 3 years part-time
FdA Graphic Design
2 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Venue
University Campus
Why choose this course
- Taught by lecturers who currently practice in the industry so skills and knowledge are up-to-date
- Maintain strong commercial links with the de
In partnerhip with
About the venue
Art and design degree level students have the opportunity to work in spacious, purpose-built and well equipped studios and workshops.
Travel Opportunities
Entry Requirements
You will need a UCAS tariff of 200 UCAS points with at least 160 coming from a Level 3 Qualification (for example A Levels or BTEC National / Extended Diploma). Preferably 80 points should come from a related subject.
You should be passionate about a career in this area which will be reflected in a creative portfolio of work.
An interview will be required for entry to this programme.
Progression
- You will have the opportunity to apply to progress to the Top-up year of the Honours on successful completion of this course or consider further study at other institutions
- Entering employment in graphic design, advertising, web design, art direction or digital media design.
Additional Info
Interview Required
How to apply
Full-time courses
Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.
- Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
- We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
- We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
- UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.
Part-time courses
- Please contact our Higher Education Unit on 01934 411 780 for the right form. Once received fill in the direct entry application form and return it to us. You will be applying to one of our partner universities.
- We will tell you when we get your application and may invite you in for a course guidance interview with a tutor.
Please contact our Higher Education Unit for further information or support on applying on 01934 411 780.
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: B20
Course Code: W210
Campus Code: C
FdA Business with Management
2 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Venue
Knightstone Campus
Why choose this course
This course allows you the opportunity to study a UWE undergraduate course at your local college.
In partnerhip with
Entry Requirements
Offers will usually be based on UCAS tariff of 120 points from at least one of the following:
- BTEC National Diploma/ Certificate/Award in a related area
- Advanced/Extended Diploma in a related area
- A Levels
- Access to Higher Education course
- Advanced Apprenticeship in a related area.
If you do not possess the relevant entry requirements, mature
students with recent supervisory or managerial experience may
have this taken into account. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis.
If you intend to progress to the top-up stage you will also need
Maths and English GCSE C or above or equivalent. It is possible
to study these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree.
However, you would be at an advantage if you obtained these before starting the course.
Progression
You may have the opportunity to continue your studies for a further year to complete an Honours Degree in Business.
If you choose to go into employment rather than top up your degree, the course will have prepared you for a diverse range of jobs in the business environment whilst having the added benefit of providing valuable and practical work experience.
How to apply
Full-time courses
Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.
- Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
- We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
- We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
- UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.
Part-time courses
- Please contact our Higher Education Unit on 01934 411 780 for the right form. Once received fill in the direct entry application form and return it to us. You will be applying to one of our partner universities.
- We will tell you when we get your application and may invite you in for a course guidance interview with a tutor.
Please contact our Higher Education Unit for further information or support on applying on 01934 411 780.
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: B80
Course Code: N1NG
Campus Code: E
FdA Applied Art and Design
2 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Venue
University Campus
Why choose this course
- Delivered by lecturers who are practising artists and designers with up-to-date skills and knowledge
- Strong links regionally with the art and
In partnerhip with
About the venue
Art and design degree level students have the opportunity to work in spacious, purpose-built and well equipped studios and workshops.
Travel Opportunities
Entry Requirements
You will need a UCAS tariff of 200 UCAS points with at least 160 coming from a Level 3 Qualification (for example A Levels or BTEC National / Extended Diploma). Preferably 80 points should come from a related subject.
You should be passionate about a career in this area which will be reflected in a creative portfolio of work.
An interview will be required for entry to this programme.
Progression
After successful completion of this course you can progress to the BA (Hons) Applied Art and Design (Top-up:work based) at Weston College.
Careers may include gallery administration/curating, running your own creative business, interior or set design, prop making, or practising as a professional artist or designer.
Additional Info
Interview Required
How to apply
Full-time courses
Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.
- Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
- We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
- We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
- UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.
Part-time courses
- Please contact our Higher Education Unit on 01934 411 780 for the right form. Once received fill in the direct entry application form and return it to us. You will be applying to one of our partner universities.
- We will tell you when we get your application and may invite you in for a course guidance interview with a tutor.
Please contact our Higher Education Unit for further information or support on applying on 01934 411 780.
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: B20
Course Code: WWDF
Campus Code: C
FdSc Animal Management
2 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Venue
Knightstone Campus
Why choose this course
Taught in partnership with Hartpury College (UWE) this unique course integrates good knowledge of animal management with specialist subject knowledge withi
In partnerhip with
Entry Requirements
Offers will usually be based on UCAS tariff of 160 points from at least one of the following:
- BTEC National Diploma/ Certificate/Award in a related area
- Advanced/Extended Diploma in a related area
- A Levels or vocational A Levels in a related subject, preferably one in a biological science
- Access to Higher Education course
- Advanced Apprenticeship in a related area.
If you do not possess the relevant entry requirements, recent and relevant experience may be taken into account. Applicants will be
assessed on an individual basis.
If you intend to progress to the Honours top-up stage you will also need Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification. It is possible to study these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree, but you would be at an advantage if you obtained these before starting the course.
Progression
There are opportunities to continue your studies for a further year to complete an Honours Degree at Hartpury College or other animal related degrees, or progress to specialist areas such as animal behaviour, nutrition or veterinary nursing.
Alternatively, this course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the industry including employment by animal welfare and wildlife organisations, zoological work, and supervisory posts in animal retail organisations or animal product sales.
How to apply
Full-time courses
Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.
- Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
- We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
- We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
- UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.
Part-time courses
- Please contact our Higher Education Unit on 01934 411 780 for the right form. Once received fill in the direct entry application form and return it to us. You will be applying to one of our partner universities.
- We will tell you when we get your application and may invite you in for a course guidance interview with a tutor.
Please contact our Higher Education Unit for further information or support on applying on 01934 411 780.
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: B80
Course Code: D302
Campus Code: E
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