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BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

at De Montfort University, Leicester · university

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timePart time£2,710 to £5,421

What the college says

This is a year-long course that will help you improve your skills and knowledge across a wide range of art and design subjects, preparing you for your chosen degree or helping you decide which course to study. Build a strong portfolio of work before you start your degree, so you can hit the ground running and realise your full potential. You will be inducted into at least nine different workshops, exploring both traditional and contemporary disciplines and techniques

What you need to get on

-A good portfolio of work -One A Level or equivalent, in an art and design subject at a grade C or above, and -Five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above, OR a BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above -Applicants who are 18 or under must also hold a GCSE Maths and English, grade 9-4 -Applicants with relevant qualifications will be invited to submit a portfolio of work.

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

  • DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

    The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leicester
  • 1 September 2026 · Leicester

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