UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Fashion, 3D, Graphics & Illustration)
at PETROC, Barnstaple · other provider
What the college says
The course is aimed at students who have completed either A Levels or and Extended Diploma in Art, Design or Media and want to apply to study a creative subject at degree level.
What you need to get on
Most students will have completed a two-year A Level programme including an Art and Design A Level, or a BTEC Diploma in Art and Design, Photography or Graphic Design. Alternatively, applicants are required to demonstrate their commitment and ability with 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
North Devon Campus
Old Sticklpath Hill, Barnstaple, EX31 2BQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Barnstaple
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