Art & Design UAL Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma
at Havant and South Downs College, Waterlooville · college
What the college says
The ideal pre-degree course for those with creative minds.
What you need to get on
– Applications are October/December – later applications will be considered – Portfolios submitted the week following February half term – You may also be invited to an interview – Five GCSEs grade 4 and above including English and Mathematics. One A Level, or equivalent Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
HSDC: South Downs Campus
College Road, Waterlooville, PO7 8AA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Waterlooville
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