Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
70 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East16
Abingdon · 1 week
They ask for: You must demonstrate a clear passion for art and design and also have a strong portfolio of previous work. You will also to need evidence 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 inc
Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: The equivalent of 2 A Levels, GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and maths plus an art portfolio. For further information please visit the Actiate Learni
Their version£5,421Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: The equivalent of 2 A Levels, GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and maths plus an art portfolio. For further information please visit the Actiate Learni
Their version£5,421Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: The equivalent of 2 A Levels, GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and maths plus an art portfolio. For further information please visit the Actiate Learni
Their version£5,421Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: To join this course you need at least one A Level at grade C or higher (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) in a creative subject. Plus five GCSEs grades 9 4 (
Chichester · 34 weeks
They ask for: ul li Applicants must be aged 19 or over to apply. /li li Completion of the Level 2 Diploma or equivalent or a strong portfolio which meets exploratory assessme
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: div To join this course you need at least one A Level at grade C or higher (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) in a creative subject. Plus five GCSEs grades 9
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: p You can join this course if you have at least one A Level at grade C in a related subject and a portfolio of your creative work. /p p You will be asked to att
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE including English or maths, and successful completion of the Level 3 course or 2 A Levels.A portfolio of work will be required.
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE including English or maths, and successful completion of the Level 3 course or 2 A Levels.A portfolio of work will be required.
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 1 year
They ask for: – Applications are October/December – later applications will be considered – Portfolios submitted the week following February half term – You may also be invit
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and Mathematics, and two A Level, or equivalent level qualifications, one of which must be a relevant creative subjec
Gillingham · 1 week
They ask for: Students should have achieved GCSEs at grade 4 or above / grade C in English and Maths, and a Level 3 Extended Diploma in a Creative Subject at Merit, or three
Oxford · 10 months
They ask for: One or a combination of the following: 1 A Level or equivalent UCAS Tariff points 32 Or equivalent Level 3/EU/International qualifications; International Baccal
Their versionFreeFareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need at least one A LevelORAt least two AS LevelsOROther relevant full Level 3 qualification.
Their versionFreeWinchester · 490 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£4,923
North West10
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or abo
Their version£5,421Preston · 1 year
They ask for: 128 UCAS points A Level / BTEC qualifications: Grade C in an Art related A Level or a DM/DDM in BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma, Grade C in Maths GCSE, Grade C in
Their versionFreeManchester · 1 year
They ask for: Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Kendal · 35 weeks
They ask for: This is a pre-degree programme suitable for 18+ applicants intending to apply to higher education. Entrants typically have either a Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Their version£3,500Lancaster and Morecambe College
Lancaster · 1 year
They ask for: A Level Art and/or Design at grade A*-C and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English and maths at grade C/4 or higher OR Art and Design Extended Dip
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester · 12 months
They ask for: UCAS TARIFF POINTS/GRADES REQUIRED 48 from A2 or equivalent (such as BTEC National at Level 3 or Advanced Diploma). GCSE English Language and Mathematics at gra
Widnes · 1 year
They ask for: You need to have passed a full A-Level in Art, Textiles, Graphics or Photography or gained a Merit on an Extended Diploma Level 3 Art and Design or related cour
Leyland · 1 year
They ask for: Candidates must have achieved good grades at A Level (A*-C), or National Diploma (Merit, Merit, Pass and above). Candidates must also have achieved 4s or above
Their versionFreeLiverpool · 1 year
They ask for: Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Art-Design-Level-3-Foundation-Diploma
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
South West9
Plymouth · 1 year
They ask for: Our Foundation Diploma is a chance for students to discover, experiment and explore across a wide range of disciplines - as well as maximise their chances of ga
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 600 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Barnstaple · 36 weeks
They ask for: 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
Their version£5,426South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud · 432 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£5,421The Arts University Bournemouth
Poole · 1 year
They ask for: Please see entry requirements here: https://aub.ac.uk/apply/foundation#tab-1127741-entry-qualifications A minimum of 64 UCAS points from level 3 qualifications,
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 1 year
They ask for: You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths Grades 9-4 (formerly Grades A*-C). We would also require a portfolio of current artwork. This
Their version£3,022University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 35 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
Their version£2,338Weston-Super-Mare · 291 days
Entry requirements not listed.
Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
East of England9
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
Cambridge · 1 year
They ask for: You should be at least 18 years of age. Have a minimum of 1 full A Level in either an art & design related subject or a creative media related subject.
Colchester · 9 months
They ask for: 1 A Level, (A* � C), in an Art and Design subject or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 3 qualification. 5 GCSEs (9-4) including Engli
Lowestoft · 594 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
Ware · 35 weeks
They ask for: You will need; To be at least 18 years of age 200 GCSE points (5 GCSEs at Grade C or above Grade 4 of the new 16/17 GCSE grading structure) including English La
Their version£5,421Stevenage · 36 weeks
They ask for: This is a post-18 one-year course. We will assess your suitability for the course at interview based on your portfolio of work. It is expected that you will hav
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above.
Watford · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Bury St. Edmunds · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
London8
London · 12 months
They ask for: You will need a Level 3 qualification in art to do this foundation course.
Their versionFreeLondon · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need:One A Level and three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 6 or above in Art or a closely related subjectorTwo A Levels and two GCSEs at gra
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need:One A Level and three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 6 or above in Art or a closely related subjectorTwo A Levels and two GCSEs at gra
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
London · 39 weeks
They ask for: - You must have an enthusiasm for fine art. - Some previous experience in drawing and fine or applied art is essential. - You must present a portfolio of work f
Their version£5,421London · 35 weeks
They ask for: - You must have an enthusiasm for fine art. - You must present a portfolio of work for evaluation at your interview. - You must be aged 19 or over (we have alte
Their version£5,421Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£3,301London · 32 weeks
They ask for: An initial assessment is required before joining this class.
Their version£5,421
Yorkshire and The Humber7
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths. AND An A Level or Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject. PLUS a portfolio of work.
Their versionFreeHull · 1 year
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English In addition: Qualification in an Art related subject preferred but not essential. Portfolio of Art
North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
York · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
West Midlands6
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need 2 A Levels (preferably one in an art-related subject) or a Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design. You�ll also need to present a portfolio of artwork at
Dudley · 1 year
They ask for: Please see website for details
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
Heart of Worcestershire College
Redditch · 1 year
They ask for: 1 A-level supported by 3 GCSE grades at 4(C) and above, or a package of AS levels supported by 3 GCSE grades at 4(C), or a BTEC Extended Diploma / UAL Applied G
Their version£5,000Penkridge · 35 weeks
They ask for: It is recommended that students have a minimum of 5x GCSE's at grade 4/C, including maths and English, and one A-Level, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification,
Their versionFreeRoyal Leamington Spa · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
East Midlands3
Derby · 36 weeks
They ask for: 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 Desi
Their version£5,421Lincoln · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLoughborough · 30 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSE passes at minimum Grade C, including English, and 2 GCE A level passes at Grace C minimum, or equivalent (excluding General Studies) and a portfolio of r
Their version£5,421
North East2
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 36 weeks
They ask for: 1 A level at C or above, or equivalent Level 3 qualification, 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including English (if you dont have Maths, you will be required
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£5,712