Art and Design Foundation Studies
This is a year-long, fast-paced course that encourages students to develop their artistic ability and discover their own creative preferences
You will learn a broad range of skills before tailoring the course to what you enjoy, eventually choosing the specialist undergraduate course best suited to you.
You will grow as an artist over the course of a year, learning both theoretical and practical learning in 3D Design, Fine Art, Visual Communication, and Textiles and Fashion. You will gain a solid grounding in the conceptual, practical, historical and theoretical elements of each of these areas, and then be given the freedom to tailor the course to focus on your preferred area.
The portal will open for 2027 applications on Monday 12th October 2026
Applicants must be aged 18 or over at the start of the academic year of entry
This course is ideal for students who are unsure as to which degree course they should progress on to, or for those who are unsure as to whether University is the right choice for them; it's also a great choice for those interested in studying a creative course at degree level, but who perhaps haven't already studied the necessary subjects at A Level or equivalent. It enables students to experience the four key disciplines, so that they can make a more informed decision at undergraduate level.
Information on fees and funding
If you are a UK applicant aged under 19 years on 31 August in the year of entry, you will be exempt from the payment of tuition fees. The University will claim these on your behalf directly from the Department of Education (DfE). Over 18s and international students are responsible for paying fees, please refer to the fee and funding information provided in the online prospectus. Please note that as this is an FE course, Foundation students are not eligible for a maintenance loan.
