The courses enable students to exercise a degree of choice in constructing their 'pathway' of studies.
Compulsory modules exist in both theoretical and the practical aspects of the subjects.
These can be combined with a range of options to reflect a student's particular interests or career ambitions. The range and choice of subjects enables students to study a broad range of issues that influence the philosophy and practice of art, design and media, particularly ways in which Visual Art and modern Media have responded to and influenced social and cultural change during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The programme of studies is particularly relevant to those considering career possibilities in the publishing and media industries or in arts organisations, galleries, workshops and other institutions involved with documenting, promoting or producing the visual arts. At various points during the course, opportunities occur for students to study arts organisations first hand, through research, joint projects and collaborative activities such as exhibitions. Exception may be allowed for applicants over the age of 21 years.