Qualification requirements

To gain entry to the programme, you must satisfy the standard or non-standard entry requirements to the programme. Admissions Criteria The College Admissions Policy is to encourage access to higher education through an equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age. Standard Entry requirements To gain entry to the programme, you must satisfy the standard or non-standard entry requirements to the programme. Admissions Criteria The College Admissions Policy is to encourage access to higher education through an equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age. Standard Entry requirements The following admissions criteria will apply at Level 4: You will be a minimum age of 18 years old and are expected to hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in a related subject of Art & Design, Graphic Design, A-Level in graphics or art You will hold four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or working towards) It is desirable but not essential that you hold at least grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English, or to have demonstrated ability in Maths and English within further studies (such as key/functional skills). You will be encouraged to obtain grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English BTEC National Qualifications, A2-Level, AS Level at Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject or a total of at least 32 UCAS tariff points. All Internal and external applicants must be interviewed with an art and design/creative-based portfolio (international applicants via internet/email respectively). Attend a successful interview with two members of the curriculum team. A personal statement. Evidence of digital literacy within portfolio to meet the needs of Level 4 Minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants Non-Standard Entry Requirements Evidence of ongoing creative experience or employment within the creative industries. Attend a successful interview with two members of the curriculum team. A personal statement. All applicants with non-standard criteria must be interviewed with an art and design-based portfolio (international applicants via internet/email respectively). It is desirable but not essential that you hold at least grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English, or to have demonstrated ability in Maths and English within further studies (such as key/functional skills). You will be encouraged to obtain grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.