Course summary
This dynamic course is designed to meet the needs of the artistic and creative industries, and includes a range of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, key transferrable skills and attributes required to forge a successful career in this varied sector. You will have opportunities to engage with and explore a range of different approaches to, and uses of creative artistic practices, and begin to develop a subject specialism that you find the most rewarding. You will be able to develop your practice in a range of contexts, approaches and mediums, such as costume design, illustration, digital content, media make up, photography and community wellbeing. You will engage with industry practice and have opportunities explore and interact with real world situations. You will develop your knowledge, skills and experiences through a range of activities that may typically include: • Live briefs • Commissions • Enterprise activities and projects • Exhibitions Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires one-two days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments. This course will be delivered from The Place – our new university centre which opened in Great Yarmouth town centre in May 2025.
Modules
Please see our website for more information on modules.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W904
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Portfolio
Submission of a Mini-portfolio: At this initial stage this will demonstrate your work in progress, from how you approach an idea or subject and then develop the work from there.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
More information on the English language requirements.
https://www.uos.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8220 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15090 | Year 1 |
| International | £15090 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £15090 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ
