Pre-degree & Foundation Studies
* The Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace
South East England
Stansted Airport
London Luton Airport Heathrow Airport
UCA Rochester UCA Canterbury RSN* Gatwick Airport
UCA Epsom
Channel Tunnel Maidstone TV Studios
UCA Farnham
UCA Canterbury New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3AN +44 (0) 1227 817302
UCA Epsom Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BE +44 (0) 1372 728811
UCA Farnham Falkner Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7DS +44 (0) 1252 722441
UCA Rochester Fort Pitt Rochester Kent ME1 1DZ +44 (0) 1634 888702
Welcome to UCA
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No.1 Specialist University for the Creative Industries
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We are the highest ranked specialist creative university in the Complete University Guide 2018 & The Guardian University Guide 2018
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Second largest provider of creative education in Europe 6th out of 71 in the Sunday Times table of modern universities Sunday Times University Guide
Guardian top 25 university Guardian University Guide 2018
150 years of developing creative talent
One Turner Prize
Four Oscars
17 BAFTAs 4
Welcome
Professor Bashir Makhoul – Vice-Chancellor
At UCA, all of our campuses are wholly devoted to creative courses and our pre-degree students are an integral part of university life, working with the same industry quality equipment as our undergraduate and postgraduate students. You’ll be part of a community where creative ideas and passions are shared on a daily basis. Where students of all levels inspire one another to create extraordinary work.
Our pre-degree (further education) courses offer you the opportunity to explore the wide range of art, craft, design and media subject areas we offer – before choosing a specialism for undergraduate study. You can discover your artistic strengths and expand your portfolio by exploring a wide range of subjects, including fashion, textiles, graphic design, fine art, animation, photography, film and media.
We are the number one specialist university for the creative industries in the Complete University Guide and The Guardian University Guide league tables. We are also a top 25 university, ranking 21st in the UK by The Guardian. Studying with us at pre-degree level will provide excellent opportunities for progression. With access to our Diploma 2 Degree scheme, specialist advisers and careers services, we’ll help to develop you as a creative professional to truly build a foundation for your future career.
You’ll learn in a university environment with access to high-spec facilities, and be taught by dedicated teaching staff – most of whom are practising artists and designers. You’ll enjoy our art and design studios, and benefit from using extensive facilities that you won’t find at most schools, along with exceptional library and learning centres. Our aim is to help you identify your passions and prepare you for the next stage of your creative arts education. 5
94.6% of our graduates are employed (or in further study) within six months
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Create a foundation for your career The creative economy is growing at almost twice the rate of the wider UK economy, with 1 in 11 jobs across the UK now belonging to the creative industries. For the next generation of promising creatives, there has never been a better time to take a creative course and delve into an exciting career. By studying at UCA, you’ll become part of our creative community, which incorporates a network of alumni that includes nationally and internationally renowned creative figures, Oscar-winning filmmakers and animators, fashion designers and Turner Prize winning artists. By taking a pre-degree course, you’ll be able to explore the subjects that you have a real passion for, which will then help you choose a degree that builds on your talents and artistic strengths. After exploring the different artistic mediums, you’ll choose a specialism in an area you feel comfortable with and want to learn more about. Your tutor will be able to make a recommendation at the end of the term and help you secure a place on an undergraduate course through our Diploma 2 Degree scheme (see pages 10-11).
We Create… Marketers Ceramicists Fashion Designers Goldsmiths Actors Music Technologists Graphic Designers Coders Architects Photographers TV Producers Film Directors Stylists Writers Radio Anchors Textile Artists Journalists Jewellers Artists Product Designers Curators Illustrators Fashion Buyers Trend Forecasters Public Relations Execs Composers Games Developers Interior Designers
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Choosing the right journey for you In the arts, most universities will assess whether a student is ready to study on a degree programme by examining a portfolio of their creative work. This is very different from other subject areas where academic qualifications are the main deciding factor. Pre-degree courses give you the opportunity to build your portfolio, whilst exploring a range of disciplines and developing yourself as an artist. Where are you now and where do you want to go? – Have a think about your strengths and weaknesses. Is there a subject or specialism that really appeals to you? Is there a future career that you can see yourself pursuing? It’s always worth remembering that you’re more likely to do well studying a course you really enjoy and that you know will help you to fulfil your ambitions. So, ask yourself what subject you feel the most committed to and passionate about as a creative individual. How do you want to get there? – The diagram opposite shows you the different further and higher education routes that are available to you here at UCA. There are a number of routes you can take, depending on where you are in your journey, and where you want to go.
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If you have GCSEs, but not A-Levels… – You can come straight to university after completing your GCSEs aged 16. Our Diploma and Extended Diploma courses are an alternative to AS and A-Levels, where you’ll develop your skills and creativity in a university setting. You’ll gain the same number of UCAS points as studying A-Levels, but you’ll also develop a portfolio of work that will help secure you a place on a degree programme.
If you’ve completed your A-Levels… – Our Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies is globally recognised as bridging the gap between A-Levels and a creative degree course. It’ll give you the chance to explore specialist subjects that aren’t covered by A-Levels, such as crafts, fashion, graphic design, animation and fine art. After receiving a grounding across a range of subject areas, you’ll work with our Course Leaders to build an impressive portfolio of work in your main area of interest. If you’re an international student and you need to develop your English language skills… – Our International Foundation in Art, Design & Media blends creative development with English Language Teaching, enabling you to reach your IELTS target for undergraduate level study as well as developing your portfolio. If you’re returning to education… – Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is offered on a part-time basis and is designed to prepare those returning to education for a degree course. Question? Ask us – For more information, come to one of our Open Days – see page 1 or visit: uca.ac.uk/opendays Or ask us a question online: uca.ac.uk/ask-uca
Pathways to undergraduate study & postgraduate study
*Not offered at UCA **The award title for this course is Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts.
Two years –
A-Level, Scottish Highers, BTEC Nationals, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent*
Extended Diploma (in Art & Design, Creative Media Production & Technology, Fashion Business & Retail, or Production Design for Performance**)
One year –
Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies
Three or four years –
BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) Degree
One year –
One year –
International Foundation in Art, Design & Media
Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design
Undergraduate
Two years –
Pre-degree and Foundation Studies
GCSE, Diploma or equivalent*
Masters Degree One year full-time MPhil/PhD Two to three years full-time
Employment
Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma One year full-time
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Diploma 2 Degree
We’re confident that our pre-degree courses will give you the technical skills, creative eye and hard work ethic needed to succeed in an undergraduate degree. Diploma 2 Degree is our progression scheme which guarantees you a place on a UCA degree course if you pass your pre-degree course and meet the entry requirements for undergraduate study. The process is simple and stress-free, letting you bypass lengthy application processes and avoid UCAS fees. There’s also no need for you to attend an interview. For more information, visit: uca.ac.uk/diploma2degree
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Portfolio advice
Preparing your portfolio – Depending on the course you’re looking to study, you’ll be asked to present a portfolio as well as your exam results as part of your application. A portfolio is also a great way for you to present your creative ideas and showcase the techniques you’ve used, the choices you make such as the materials you prefer, and your personal style. Your portfolio should represent a selection of your work – it could include short films you’ve made, photography, paintings, illustrations or sketches. It’ll demonstrate your artistic skillset and capabilities which we’ll use to assess your creative potential. Most portfolios are made up of 16 to 20 pieces of work, particularly if they’re in a traditional A1 black portfolio. No doubt you’ll have a lot of work that you could include, but cutting it down to those 16 to 20 pieces of work is really essential.
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Think about how you might put ideas together, and how your work might flow through the portfolio. How you document and develop those ideas are the elements we want to see. The areas that you’re interested in need to really come across in your portfolio, you should aim to show us who you are, your individuality.
It’s important to make sure that your work is concise and consistent to show us that you’ve taken the time to consider what you want to display. A good way of doing this is to choose a theme that will run throughout your portfolio, helping to show the creative journey that you’ve been on so far. Depending on the course you apply for, a portfolio may not be required, but we’d love to see your creative work if you wish to include examples in your application. You can submit either a physical or digital portfolio depending on your circumstances (international students can send digital files). We also have an Online Portfolio Upload system where you can submit your completed portfolio to us. Good luck with your application! Check out our library of portfolio videos for further information on how to prepare: uca.ac.uk/study/portfolio-advice
Tip: Try to avoid creating any confusion in your portfolio – keep the layout simple.
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Our campus communities
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* The Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace
South East England
Stansted Airport
London Luton Airport Heathrow Airport
UCA Rochester UCA Canterbury RSN* Gatwick Airport
UCA Epsom
Channel Tunnel Maidstone TV Studios
UCA Farnham
UCA Canterbury New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3AN +44 (0) 1227 817302
UCA Epsom Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BE +44 (0) 1372 728811
UCA Farnham Falkner Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7DS +44 (0) 1252 722441
UCA Rochester Fort Pitt Rochester Kent ME1 1DZ +44 (0) 1634 888702
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Canterbury
Our Canterbury campus is a short walk from the city centre and has a range of purpose built studios, workshops and lecture theatres. The campus is a relaxed and creative environment to study in with a café, student bar, and a range of art facilities including a specialist library, an art shop and the Herbert Read Gallery. We’ve forged strong links within Canterbury and East Kent’s vibrant international art scene with festivals, grants, paid apprenticeships, studio spaces and internships available for art and design students and graduates in the area. We have a strong relationship with the Turner Contemporary and the Whitstable and Folkstone Bi & Triennials. Canterbury even has its own Arts and Creative Development team, offering advice and information to arts practitioners, groups, businesses and members of the public.
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Epsom
UCA Epsom is a hive of creativity across a range of Fashion courses as well as Graphics and Music, plus the UK’s first MBA in Fashion Business. With multiple technical facilities on site, you’ll have a truly enriching learning experience. Our campus is a 10-minute walk from the train station, where you can travel into London in just over half an hour. Epsom has an established and vibrant arts scene, boosted by exhibitions and activities organised by Surrey Arts, Surrey Contemporary Arts and Surrey Artists. With a long tradition in the local youth services for performance and creative arts, the town has a strong arts presence and works hard to promote new talent, often seeing students work showcased in many venues across the town.
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Farnham
With over 2,000 students, Farnham is the biggest of the UCA campuses and has an incredibly strong community feel. The campus offers courses across a range of subject areas, including Animation, Crafts and Product Design, Media and Advertising, Film, Fine Art, Graphics and Illustration, Journalism and Media Production, Music, Performing Arts, Textiles, Photography and Computer Arts.
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Farnham is also home to the James Hockey and Foyer galleries which host a range of exhibitions by visiting artists as well as our staff, students and graduates. A number of research centres are also based on campus, including the Centre for Sustainable Design and the Crafts Study Centre, an internationally-renowned museum and gallery for crafts.
Farnham enjoys a long-standing association with the creative industries and has a variety of independent boutiques along with several art galleries and crafts shops. Arts venues such as the Farnham Maltings support the local creative community by hosting many comedy, theatre, cinema, craft and music events. However, the craft culture in Farnham is one of its most defining features – thanks to its exceptional arts facilities, the town boasts the accolade of Craft Town England. You can also discover a handful of local potteries, several independent art galleries, a sculpture park, and many more unique gems in the local area.
Rochester
Our Rochester campus is a creative hub for students studying a rich variety of courses in Fashion, Photography, Jewellery, Design for Theatre, Film and Performance and Digital Animation. Rochester is also the link campus for the Maidstone Studios TV Production course. UCA Rochester is at the centre of a busy community of creative arts organisations that produce, promote and retail the very best in contemporary design, craft and media. A 10-minute walk from the town centre and five minutes away from Chatham station, the campus is bursting with artistic energy and offers an inspirational environment to begin your creative studies. The Medway area is home to some of the most creative people in the country. Our Zandra Rhodes Gallery provides a focus for local interest in the arts as the campus hosts important exhibitions and contemporary art and design events throughout the year.
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Accommodation
Many of our pre-degree students live close to our campuses and opt to live at home. But for those of you coming from further afield, we have a range of accommodation options. A home from home – Our halls of residence are all self-catering, and in most cases, you’ll have your own study bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, and blinds or curtains. From the moment you arrive here, you’ll be part of a diverse and tight-knit creative community. And bringing your own personal possessions will help to make the place feel more like home. All bedrooms and shared areas are heated, and each house or flat has a shared kitchen/ dining area. You’ll need to bring your own pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, kitchen utensils, tea towels, towels, sheets, pillows, and a duvet (and cover) or blankets. All internal shared areas are cleaned once a week, although you’re responsible for cleaning your own room and en-suite bathroom (if you have one). We provide internet access in all bedrooms and shared areas – the cost is included in your residence fees.
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Safe & accessible – We want you and your family to know that you and your belongings are in safe hands in our halls of residence. And, if you do have an emergency, all our halls have trained Student Wardens on duty overnight and during weekends and holidays.
We provide basic contents insurance for all residents living in our halls through Endsleigh Insurance – we’ll give you the details of the policy during your online induction. You can pay more for enhanced cover at any time. Each campus has a number of bedrooms that are wheelchair accessible and we’ll make reasonable adjustments to modify accommodation to suit particular needs. We operate a no smoking policy in all our residences and buildings. How to apply – We offer rooms to as many new full-time students who want to live in university accommodation as we can. From the March of your starting year, if you’ve firmly accepted an offer from us, you can apply for UCA accommodation through our Applicant Portal. It’s best to apply for accommodation as soon as possible, rather than waiting for your exam results in August. This will give you the best chance of getting the type of accommodation you’d like. The first allocation of university accommodation happens in May (you’ll need to apply by May 2018), and on a rolling basis after that – we’ll let you know by email as soon as possible. If you’ve been successful in your application, you’ll be able to view and accept your Accommodation Agreement through our online system. For more details, please visit: uca.ac.uk/accommodation
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Pre-degree & Foundation Studies courses
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Extended Diploma in Art & Design
Youʼll take part in a live project, giving you an insight into the creative industries and the chance to work with studios or galleries.
UCA Canterbury – Two years full-time UCA Epsom – Two years full-time UCA Rochester – Two years full-time Entry requirements: Minimum of five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 9-4 preferably including: art, design, media, or related a creative subject, English and mathematics. OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2).
Do you have a passion for art, but feel restricted by how it’s taught at school? Our Extended Diploma in Art & Design offers you a unique opportunity to study on a practical art and design course within a university environment at the age of 16. At UCA, you’ll have access to the same facilities, studios and workshops as all our undergraduate and postgraduate students. And, as you’ll be studying at the second largest specialist arts university in Europe, you’ll be working with some of the best equipment available. Equivalent to three A-Levels, the Extended Diploma is a two-year course which allows you to try out a wide range of art and design subjects or specialise directly before choosing a degree subject. You’ll spend the first year developing essential visual language skills, exploring a range of practical media, techniques and processes in an experimental manner. You’ll then combine this with research methods and critical enquiry in the context of creative practices such as Fine Art, Fashion Textiles, 3D Design, Lens-based Media (Photography and Film) and Visual Communication. You’ll also take part in a live project, giving you an insight into the creative industries and the chance to work with studios or galleries such as the Turner Contemporary in Margate or The Beaney Art Gallery in Canterbury. As you enter the second year, you’ll work alongside students from the Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies and Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design courses, and continue one of the specialisms as a pathway to focus on for the rest of the course. Don’t worry if you still need to get your English or mathematics GCSE – we’re committed to getting you ready for an undergraduate degree and your future career, so we hold classes in both subjects.
Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics may have to study them at UCA.
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For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-canterbury uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-epsom uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-rochester
Right: Fatima Khan – Extended Diploma in Art & Design UCA Rochester
Extended Diploma in Art & Design
uca.ac.uk/pre-degree
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Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology
Youʼll experience and interact with a broad spectrum of digital media - learn how to experiment with different materials and techniques, including digital design, animation, printmaking, photography, 3D workshop practice and drawing for design.
Take your interest in creative media to the next level and discover more about how it shapes our everyday lives. This dynamic, creative diploma will develop and nurture your design and media skills across a wide range of multimedia formats and is designed to cover most elements of media production and technology. Our facilities include the latest virtual reality and track lab technology. You can choose to study this two-year course either after completing your GCSEs or a Level 2 Diploma – our Extended Diploma is equivalent to studying for three A-Levels. You’ll experience and interact with a broad spectrum of digital media – learn how to experiment with different materials and techniques, including digital design, animation, printmaking, photography, 3D workshop practice and drawing for design. Our course also includes theoretical studies that are essential for practical work, helping you to work independently and develop your own creative ideas, interests and professional skills. At UCA we will support you in your transition from diploma to degree or employment – most students go on to study degrees with us such as Animation, Photography, Computer Games Arts or Television Production. We also offer a uniquely collaborative learning experience – you’ll be working alongside our undergraduate and postgraduate artists within our specialist creative environment, with access to high-spec facilities and equipment, plus frequent educational visits to creative venues in London and elsewhere across the country.
UCA Rochester – Two years full-time Entry requirements: Minimum of five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/ or grade 9-4 preferably including: art, design, media, technology (including IT/computing) or related creative subject, English and mathematics. OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2). Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics may have to study them at UCA.
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For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-media
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-media
Luke Murray – Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology, UCA Rochester
This dynamic, creative diploma will develop and nurture your design and media skills across a wide range of multimedia formats.
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Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail
Our two-year Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail at UCA Epsom will provide you with an introduction to the business and retail world of fashion taught in a university environment. Open to students aged 16 and over with a fashion, business or management interest, you’ll explore the fashion retail world and learn about the business through practical and theoretical projects, supporting your personal progression and helping you develop your skills. From global supply chains to merchandising and media marketing, you’ll learn about the business of fashion and retail, how to time manage and solve complex problems, as well as take responsibility for development and research. You’ll have full access to our high-quality facilities where you’ll work with other students and professionally trained academics and technicians with backgrounds in business, retail, fashion and design industries and experience working with major brands.
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In your first year you’ll learn about the business of fashion and how technology, marketing and the retail process come together. You’ll gain valuable knowledge through visits, collaborative projects and individual study. During your second year, you’ll progressively specialise in an area that interests you where you’ll have the freedom to develop ideas and discover your personal strengths and abilities to present ideas
Right: Renee Leslie – BA (Hons) Fashion UCA Epsom
confidently. Most students will undertake a short placement to foster vocational and personal skills. You’ll have the opportunity at the end of your second year to progress to one of a number of related degree courses here at UCA with the skills you have learned, or you may decide to choose an exciting career path in the fashion retail industry. We offer our students a choice of several popular fashion and business-related degree courses that help you make valuable industry connections, where you’ll work with top fashion designers and brands through work experience placements and projects. Previous UCA graduates have been offered positions at Balenciaga, Stella McCartney and Burberry.
UCA Epsom - Two years full-time Entry requirements: Minimum of five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/ or grade 9-4 preferably including: art, design, media, business, technology (including IT/computing) or related creative/business subject, English and mathematics. OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2). Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics may have to study them at UCA. For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-fashion
Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail
uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-fashion
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Extended Diploma in Production Design for Performance
During your studies youʼll discover fresh approaches to production, working in groups and with professionally trained academics and technicians to learn new techniques and captivate audiences.
Our two-year Extended Diploma offers you a single route in design for performance and a wider range of productions and events. We offer this course to students aged 16 and over who are interested in design for events such as theatre, dance, music, film, TV and a wide variety of street and community activities. Although you’ll gain an understanding of various performance genres, there isn’t a performance requirement within the course – instead, you’ll focus on technical and practical elements which will give you key information and insights about the principles of production and design. You’ll explore the design process both digitally and practically to support and enhance your personal growth and help you develop your study and vocational skills. During your studies you’ll discover fresh approaches to production, working in groups and with professionally trained academics and technicians to learn new techniques and captivate audiences. You’ll have full access to our high calibre facilities at our university campus, and will gain valuable feedback from tutorials and group discussions. During your first year, you’ll experience a range of activities and will be given the freedom to explore your own direction. At the end of the second year, you’ll then create an exciting final project to show what you’ve accomplished. By taking this course, you’ll be able to choose a creative direction where you can progress from diploma to degree within UCA or elsewhere, or pursue any future career in production or stage, music, film or entertainment industries.
UCA Rochester – Two years full-time
The award title for this course is Extended Diploma in Performance & Production Arts.
Entry requirements: Minimum of five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/ or grade 9-4 preferably including: art, design, media, performance, technology or related creative subject, English and mathematics. OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2). Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics may have to study them at UCA.
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For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-production
Right: Magdalena Doherty – BA (Hons) Design for Theatre, Film & Performance UCA Rochester
Extended Diploma in Production Design for Performance
uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-production
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Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies
Designed for post A-Level students, our Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies prepares you for the progression from diploma to degree. You’ll spend the year exploring a range of creative subjects, giving you the time and creative inspiration to decide which area of art and design you’d like to specialise in when you come to choose your undergraduate degree. You'll have access to our high-spec facilities and will be supported by teams of subject specialist lecturers – most lecturers are active within their own fields as professional designers, artists and researchers. Working in and amongst our undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of our uniquely creative community, you’ll be able to observe first-hand the range of degree options available to you. The first part of your year will be spent investigating different areas of art and design, identifying your strengths and personal interests to help you grow as an artist or designer. As the year progresses, you'll have more freedom to specialise and direct your route through the course, resulting in an exhibition of your work at the end of the year and a unique and varied portfolio, ready for your undergraduate degree.
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As a foundation student, you’ll be on campus for at least three days a week with your own dedicated studio space. If you’re expected to be studying English and/or Maths as part of your programme, you’ll attend for longer.
UCA Canterbury – One year full-time UCA Epsom – One year full-time UCA Farnham – One year full-time UCA Rochester – One year full-time Entry requirements: One A level or 80/32 UCAS points preferably including: art, design, media, or related creative subject. OR Progression Diploma (Level 3) or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) in a related subject area AND a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 9-4 including English and mathematics. For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/foundation-canterbury uca.ac.uk/foundation-epsom uca.ac.uk/foundation-farnham uca.ac.uk/foundation-rochester
Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies uca.ac.uk/pre-degree
Top: Ben Couzens – Diploma in Art & Design Foundation Studies UCA Farnham
Bottom: Sarah Howland – Diploma in Art & Design Foundation Studies UCA Canterbury
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Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design
Youʼll develop or rediscover the skills and confidence needed for the art and design industry, expanding your opportunities for your next steps in your study or career path.
UCA Canterbury – One year part-time UCA Epsom – One year part-time UCA Farnham – One year part-time UCA Rochester – One year part-time Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are required. Entry is by interview and evidence of ability and commitment, in the form of a body of work or non-traditional portfolio. If you don’t have a GCSE in English and/or mathematics grade A*- C and/or grade 4-9 you may be offered the opportunity to sit these.
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For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/access-canterbury uca.ac.uk/access-epsom uca.ac.uk/access-farnham uca.ac.uk/access-rochester
If you’re returning to education and looking for a part-time art and design course, then UCA’s Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design is the perfect springboard to a degree course, a career change or progression in your existing career. Specifically tailored to those entering education after a break, our Access to Higher Education Diploma gives you the chance to explore a range of art and design subjects, whilst balancing other work or family commitments. Open to anyone over 19 years of age, you’ll study with us for two days a week, normally experimenting in five disciplines – Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, 3D Design, Lens-based Media and Visual Communications. Throughout your studies you’ll have your own dedicated studio space, as well as access to the same facilities as an undergraduate or postgraduate student. You’ll develop or rediscover the skills and confidence needed for the art and design industry, expanding your opportunities for your next steps in your study or career path. We offer our students a supportive environment with individual tutorials, educational visits, a range of lectures, and opportunities for live briefs and competitions. All staff members teaching this course are either active practitioners or involved in research in their specialist fields, offering you a great opportunity to build relationships and learn directly from industry experts. The Access to Higher Education Diploma is fully integrated with the Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma – so you’ll be working within a wider creative community for sharing ideas, techniques and project concepts.
Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design uca.ac.uk/pre-degree
Clare Guindi – Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design UCA Rochester
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International Foundation in Art, Design & Media
Our International Foundation course celebrates the culture of each student whilst providing vital insight into Higher Education in the UK. We’re dedicated to preparing international students for an undergraduate degree in the UK – you’ll emerge from the course with the confidence and practical skills to study a creative subject at a more advanced level. The course is fully integrated with English language teaching, helping you to reach your IELTS target for undergraduate level study. Our Farnham campus is the ideal place to discover the rich arts heritage of this beautiful town and surrounding area, plus the course includes frequent visits to iconic cities such as London and Oxford, as well as trips to the South Coast of England and to Amsterdam. Discover for yourself what makes the UK such an important place to study art and design, and why our country has a world-renowned reputation in the creative industries.
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We have a student-to-staff ratio of just 15:1 which means you will benefit from a high level of tutor interaction, and can develop at your own pace. You’ll learn and practice specific art and design vocabulary in preparation for your undergraduate course. The course is highly practical and you will be in the studio every day, with embedded tasks developing your English proficiency in order to gain knowledge and confidence in your presentation, essay-writing and referencing skills.
The practical element of the International Foundation involves experimentation in a range of creative practices, such as fashion, graphics, moving image and crafts. We’ll give you your own studio space where you’ll be able to refine your abilities in a range of specialist techniques, at the same time as developing your own unique style and approach. By the end of the course you will have a strong creative portfolio, having explored a number of specialisms before choosing a specific subject to pursue at undergraduate level.
UCA Farnham 24 or 29 weeks full-time Taught in three eight-week stages Entry requirements: 12 years of completed secondary school study with satisfactory grades – please see uca.ac.uk/international-study/equivalent-qualifications for specific requirements for your country. You must also provide a portfolio demonstrating your creative potential. English language requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with the minimum of 4.5 in each component). If your IELTS scores are lower than this, you could consider our International Foundation with 5 weeks English (IELTS 4.5 with 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in other components), or our International Foundation with 10 weeks English (IELTS 4.0 with 4.0 in each component). January start uca.ac.uk/international-foundation-jan September start uca.ac.uk/international-foundation-sept
International Foundation in Art, Design & Media uca.ac.uk/pre-degree
Hazuki Takada – International Foundation in Art, Design & Media UCA Farnham
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Pre-sessional English
We welcome students who speak English as a first or second language, and those who are simply new to a university environment.
Our Pre-sessional English language course is specifically designed to prepare you to study art and design at UCA. We offer 10-week and 5-week courses to improve your IELTS score by up to 1.0 to enable you to meet the language requirements for your main course of study. Pre-sessional English courses are available if you are progressing onto an undergraduate or postgraduate course, or the Graduate Diploma: Art & Design course with us. We also offer the International Foundation in Art, Design & Media with five or ten weeks of intensive English training. We welcome students who speak English as a first or second language, and those who are simply new to a university environment. Our EAP Tutors can help you to communicate effectively and creatively in your chosen field as well as develop intercultural skills. Come and learn with us to improve your academic English for art and design, enhance your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English, develop your research skills, increase your confidence and understand more about living and studying in the UK, all within the supportive and inspiring surroundings of our Farnham campus.
UCA – Ten-week course You can take this course if your IELTS score is 1.0 below your main UCA offer (September and January intakes) UCA – Five-week course You can take this course if your IELTS score is 0.5 below your main UCA offer (September and January intakes) For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/pre-sessional
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To apply for a Pre-sessional English language course, you must: – Already hold an offer for a UCA course. – Normally be aged 18 years or older upon enrolment.
Pre-sessional English uca.ac.uk/pre-sessional
Seonjoo Lee – International Foundation in Art, Design & Media UCA Farnham
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Applicant days
“Our Applicant Days have been especially designed to help you discover more about the course, campus and student experience.” Sarah Simms Head of Admissions
Our Applicant Days are a great opportunity for you to showcase your talent in a relaxed environment and to ask us any questions you might have. As part of the day you'll attend an interview with a member of your course team. They’ll want to look at your portfolio of work, so please remember to bring this with you. Our Portfolio Advice video on our website gives you some guidance in putting together your portfolio – visit uca.ac.uk/study/ portfolio-advice or turn to page 12 of this prospectus.
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The Applicant Day usually consists of a welcome from the course leader, your individual interview, and a tour of the facilities and the campus. Depending on our students’ availability when you visit, we’ll try to show you students working in the predegree studios.
The day is a friendly and informal event, so wear whatever you feel comfortable in. On average, the Applicant Day takes about three hours, but you can take as long as you like to look around campus. You’re welcome to bring any guests with you, but please be aware that they will not be able to attend all aspects of the day with you, such as your interview. All the information about your Applicant Day will be emailed to you when your day has been scheduled. Once you receive this email, you should log into the Applicant Portal to access your Applicant Day Guide. Your guide will give you a full breakdown of the day, including a schedule of events, tips on what to bring with you, what to expect and how to prepare.
Fees & finance
Pre-degree tuition fees – The tuition fee information below is applicable to UK and EU students only. International students should visit our international fees and finance pages for further information: uca.ac.uk/international/fees If you’re a UK or EU student and under 19 years of age on 31 August before the start of your course, we won’t charge you tuition fees. If you’re a UK or EU student aged between 19 and 23 on 31 August before the start of your course - and you haven’t already got a full Level 3 qualification - you also won’t be charged tuition fees. The table opposite outlines the fees for the 2017/18 academic year. Fees for the 2018/19 academic year will be released in June 2018. For the latest information, please visit the Fees & Finance section of our website: uca.ac.uk/fees
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How do I pay these fees? – To pay your tuition fees, you must first complete the online enrolment process. More information about enrolment will be sent to you in the August before you start your course. Within 24 hours of completing your online enrolment, you’ll receive your tuition fee invoice by email. Payment can be made using our online payment system. Please note that you must pay your tuition fees and any material charges before starting your course with us, or you’ll be unable to attend classes. Are there any other charges? – If you’re under 19, you’ll be charged an annual materials charge at the start of the course. This is £130 for full-time students and £100 for part-time students. If you’re 19 or over, the materials charge is included in the course fee - except if it’s your first Level 3 qualification, where an additional materials charge is applicable. Our fee levels are reviewed annually. For the most up-to-date information, visit: uca.ac.uk/fees
Course
Age group
Course fee
Diploma in Art and Design
16-18 19+
£0 £5,420
Extended Diploma in Art & Design AND Extended Diploma in Production Design for Performance
16-18 19+
£0 £4,290
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology
16-18 19+
£0 £3,690
Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail
16-18 19+
£0 £3,300
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
16-18 19+
£0 £5,420
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art & Design
19+
£3,928
All fees and other charges shown are for 2017 entry and are correct at the time of printing. They are subject to amendment for the 2018/19 academic year as a result of changes in inflation, Government policy on tuition fees, entitlement to fee reductions and tax or benefit rules. You should check for the latest information before enrolment.
Financial support 16-18 Bursary Fund – Available from the government, the 16-18 discretionary bursary fund helps young people aged 16-18 who face the greatest barriers to continuing in education after the age of 16. Awards are means tested and can help towards your course costs and travel expenses where a clear need for support is evident. There are also a limited number of residential bursaries available. Advanced Learner Loan – If you’re aged 19 or older, you can apply for a loan to help cover the tuition fees for pre-degree courses. For more details, visit: gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Adult Learner Support Fund – The Adult Learner Support Fund is designed to help adult learners with a specific financial need which could prevent them from participating in learning. Awards are means tested and can help towards your course, travel and childcare costs. Care to Learn – If you’re a young parent under the age of 20, Care to Learn can help with the cost of your childcare while you’re studying. For more details, visit: gov.uk/care-to-learn
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How to apply
Please apply directly to us using the individual online application form for your chosen pre-degree course. You'll find this on the specific course information page on our website. When to apply – If you're looking to start a course with us in September, we encourage you to apply between December and March as this is when most of our Applicant Days take place. Applying by the end of March will also give you plenty of time to prepare for your studies. Applications will still be accepted for consideration after the 31 March deadline. What happens next? – When we get your application we’ll send you an email with your login details for the applicant portal. This is where you'll access all the information you'll need throughout your applicant journey. uca.ac.uk
Contact us – If you have any questions about your application, feel free to get in touch with our friendly Admissions Team who will be happy to help you. UK/EU admissions: +44 (0)1252 892 960 admissions@uca.ac.uk
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International admissions: +44 (0)1252 892 785 internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk
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Disclaimer – Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this prospectus, which is believed to be correct at the time of publication (September 2017). The University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given including the addition, withdrawal, relocation or restructuring of any programmes. The information in this prospectus is subject to change and does not form part of any contract between UCA and the student and his/her sponsor. For up-to-date and more detailed information on any of our courses and studying at UCA, please go to: uca.ac.uk