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Preparation for Design, Media and Screen at University of the Arts London - UCAS

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Course summary

This exciting and challenging Level 4 course will enable you to develop your creative, academic and professional potential in design, media and screen. You'll be able to develop your skills in your preferred specialism, including graphic design, advertising, journalism, branded spaces, public relations, illustration, animation, film and photography. This version of the Certificate in Higher Education is offered in in-person mode. What you can expect

  • You’ll be encouraged to explore a wide range of media, and to mix traditional methods of making with digital and interactive processes.
  • Undertaking a major project in a specialist area of your choice will help you to feel prepared for the first year of your undergraduate degree.
  • Successful completion of this course will guarantee you the offer of a place on an undergraduate degree at London College of Communication (LCC).
  • You'll be based at UAL School of Pre-degree Studies where you'll have access to facilities including a Loan Store where you can borrow equipment to support your learning and making.
Industry experience and opportunities You’ll have lectures from visiting industry speakers and be introduced the professional world to raise awareness of your future career choices. London College of Communication has a broad range of subjects and expertise across our Design School, Media School and Screen School which means that you'll be fully prepared for the first year of your undergraduate degree. The course units are aligned to the Creative Attributes Framework (CAF) which, through the curriculum, will empower you to develop ethical and wide ranging qualities, abilities and behaviours to prepare for the future and rewarding career.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
DMS3
Institution code:
U65
Campus name:
UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies
Campus code:
L

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £23940 Year 1
International £23940 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

The Home fee is correct for entry in autumn 2025 and may increase for entry in autumn 2026. Please note that this fee is subject to the passing of secondary legislation approving a fee cap of £9,535. In the event this is not passed the tuition fee would be £9,250. Please check the fees and funding section of your course page on our website for more information: www.arts.ac.uk/courses. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students. The International fee is correct for entry in autumn 2025 and is subject to change for entry in autumn 2026. Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of the course.
Preparation for Design, Media and Screen at University of the Arts London - UCAS