Very few students gain direct entry from school to Art and Design degree courses. The UFD is considered to be a significant component of the university's strategy to widen access to Higher Education, and is very much at the forefront of the Government's commitment to widen participation at sub-degree level through the new foundation degree. The foundation degree is vocational in orientation and is designed to allow both direct entry to the workplace and further study to honours degree level. Programmes have been specifically geared to the need of industry and have, at the same time, been developed to articulate with exisiting honours degree programmes. The UFD is also available to students in employment on a part-time basis and all our programmes have been developed in consultation with industry so as to ensure their relevance.
Applications are also welcome from mature entrants with non-traditional qualifications.
In additon, candidates will be expected to demonstrate a profile of capabilities, skills and aptitudes appropriate for their foundation degree to be pursued, as these are considered to be important attributes. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate a profile of capabilities, skills and aptitudes appropriate for the course to be pursued. New Tariff System For students taking A-levels, AS levels or GNVQs under the New Tariff System, please contact the appropriate faculty office.