Qualification requirements

Standard offer Applicants will require 80 UCAS points in an art and/or design related subject, or 60 Access-to-HE Credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3). Applicants are required to hold English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4. Non-standard offer Non-standard entry is intended to support students who may not meet the standard academic entry requirements of a HE programme, normally level 3 qualifications which attract UCAS points (for instance A-levels or BTEC level 3 courses). An applicant must be able to demonstrate recent work/experience in the relevant sector which would give them skills and knowledge comparable to applicants with Level 3 qualifications. All non-standard applicants will be assessed through an interview assessing their overall interest in the subject matter as well as current academic skills. They will be set an appropriate piece of work designed to judge their creative and academic skills. This is briefed both verbally as part of the interview and is followed up with a clearly written brief for reference. Applicants are shown examples of the kind of work they are expected to produce during the interview briefing. A judgement is then made considering their academic potential and relevant experience and skills. For example, a person may not have an academic background, but has creative flair, excellent problem solving and teamwork abilities and the desire to change careers through training. All entrants will be required to provide a portfolio/body of work will be required to evidence an informed interest in and appreciation of the subject area.