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Access to Higher Education Diploma in Art and Design - Barnstaple

Course code: FTB119

The Programme

The aim of the course is to open doors to study for applicants who do not have the specific A Level qualification pre-requisites that they normally need to enter a degree programme.

The Programme Content

There are many reasons why this course may suit you, you may be a student who has completed some qualifications and can show the right level of skill and maturity for this programme or you may be a mature applicant and have not studied A Levels but possess a wealth or work and experience in your chosen field. This course can be studied as a Level 3 programme or as the first step towards a foundation degree at Petroc, awarded by the University of Plymouth. The course provides a broad programme of study that includes core modules of IT, study skills and Maths/English as appropriate, as well as more specialist modules that will enable you to progress.

Costs

There will be a course fee of £600 plus exams and registration. In addition there will be a studio fee of £90 for full time students and £45 per year for part time students*.

Venue

Barnstaple Campus

Progression

Students will normally progress to the foundation degrees in either fine art, illustration or ceramics at Petroc however, some students do apply to universities outside of this area.

Length of Study

One year full time and two years part time.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2012 / 2013 academic year.

Further Information

Further Information