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Level 3 Higher Foundation Studies in Art & Design

at DCG, Derby · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time£5,421

What the college says

The Advanced/Higher Level 3/4 Art and Design Foundation Studies pathway has been specifically designed for students wishing to study Art and Design as a single creative subject, along with work experience, tutorial and personal and professional development.The pathway is aimed typically at students aged 18 years or over who have already achieved GCSE grade 4 [C] in both English and Maths, Advanced Level 3 or A-levels in a creative subject and want to progress to higher education, employment or an apprenticeship.The Art and Design Foundation Studies pathway provides a transition from general education to specialist art and design education and encourages exploration, experimentation and risk-taking, which will extend your critical independence and enable you to demonstrate a full understanding of the relevant standards required to achieve progression to higher education.You will expand your skills, knowledge and experience of art and design and develop your critical language skills. The pathway has specifically been designed to enable you to make better informed decisions about higher education. It will also provide continued opportunity to develop basic skills including maths and English and enhance your understanding of the many fulfilling career opportunities in this field.

What you need to get on

Typically, you will have one of the following:Advanced GCE (A-level) or an AS GCE (AS-level) in Art and Design or the equivalentAdvanced Diploma in Art and Design or suitable Creative PathwayA minimum score of 24 for those applicants with the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Certificate awardsYou must also have five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, two of which must be in English Language and Maths.Mature applicants will need to provide evidence of their ability within an art and design field.

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

  • DERBY COLLEGE @ THE JOSEPH WRIGHT CENTRE

    Cathedral Road, Derby, DE1 3PA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Derby

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