Entry Requirements

Access Courses

The Access to Higher Education programme is intended for those applicants who do not have standard entry qualifications for higher education and are over the age of 19 and who wish to progress to higher education. Academic grades do not normally form the basis of the final decision although applicants should meet the minimum entry requirements as stated in the grid. The grid gives examples of how applicants can demonstrate that they have the skills, knowledge and attributes that we believe will enable them to become a successful student on a Access to Higher Education programme.

Foundation Diploma Art and Design (Post Level 3)

A minimum of one A Level and 6 GCSE grades at C/4 or above, or equivalent levels of qualifications such as a Level 3 Extended Diploma. If you do not have the normal entry qualifications, you may gain entry onto the course with appropriate experience or a mixture of work experience and the ability to demonstrate competence in art and design. You will be invited to show a portfolio of recent art and design work at an interview.