Course summary
If you already have (or expect to achieve) a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree (FdA) in an art and design-related subject, this course allows you to top-up to a full BA (Honours) in Art and Design, with just one further year of study. The degree is awarded by our chief university partner: Nottingham Trent University. You will be able to develop your career in your chosen field, including Fine Art. It combines practical studio work in your specialist area with contextual and theoretical studies. Studio areas and specialist workshops are available for you to explore your ideas. You will be guided through group seminars, individual tutorials and studio conversations with tutors and visitors. The programme promotes an enquiring, creative and challenging approach towards your work. It encourages the belief that designers have independent thoughts, feelings, reactions, and attitudes which they need to externalise and visualise within theoretical work and practical design practice. Core modules include -specialist studio practice -contemporary issues in design -practice-led research -advanced studio practice Students are encouraged to secure work placement experience throughout the year. Assessment You'll be assessed through individual and group assignments and presentations, research tasks, and individual studio project work. Your work will be displayed in an end-of-year professional portfolio and public exhibition. Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2023-24 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. Your career and progression There is a wide range of career opportunities within the creative industries. Many of our graduates set up their own small businesses. Some choose to venture into other sectors and are equally successful in gaining employment due to the transferable skills gained on the programme. Previous graduates have found positions with companies such as: Pendragon plc; Broadway Cinema Nottingham; Hyundai; ASDA George; Brown Dog; Defacto and New Fat. Other graduates continue with their studies with higher degrees or teacher training, with more than 40% progressing to postgraduate MA courses.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fashion)
- BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fine Art)
- BA (Hons) Art and Design (Graphics)
Modules
Core modules include: Research and academic skills; Specialist studio practice; Contemporary issues in design. Pathway modules include: Practice-led search; Advanced studio practice.
Assessment method
This is achieved through individual and group assignments and presentations, research tasks and individual studio project work. Finished artwork will be displayed in an end of year professional portfolio and public exhibition.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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:
- W200
- Institution code:
- N30
- Campus name:
- City (Adams)
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Pass
HND (BTEC) - P
Applicants should possess (or expect to achieve) one of the following in a related-subject area: Foundation degree (FdA); Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE).
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview.
Portfolio
Applicants may be asked to submit a portfolio of their recent work.
Other
Applicants meeting our minimum entry requirements may be invited for an informal interview and to provide a portfolio (or 'e-portfolio' of their recent work).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
England | £8250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £8250 | 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
Nottingham College
City Campus, The Adams Building
Stoney Street
The Lace Market
Nottingham
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