Entry requirements Our requirements for portfolio submissions are considered alongside academic achievement as part of our balanced approach to candidate assessment. See pages 78–80 of this prospectus for more details. Pre-degree entry requirements The standard academic requirements for predegree courses are summarised below. Latest details of course entry requirements can be found in full at study at UCA. Extended diplomas (two years) Normally five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/ or grade 4-9, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2) and mathematics. Some courses may also have subject specific GSCE requirements. See full details on our website. Diploma in Art & Design –Foundation Studies (one year) –– Normally one A-Level (or two AS-Levels) with a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points preferably including an art, design, media, or related creative subject –– Or Progression Diploma (Level 3) in a related subject area –– Or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) in a related subject area And –– Five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2) and mathematics.
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For all courses listed above, an Access Diploma (in an appropriate subject) may be considered for entry. Other relevant and equivalent qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design (one year) No formal qualifications are required for this course. Entry is by interview and evidence of ability and commitment in the form of a body of work or non-traditional portfolio. Higher Education entry requirements The standard academic requirements for undergraduate courses are summarised below. Some courses may have other criteria they expect applicants to meet. See full details on our website: study at UCA Four-year BA/BSc (Hons) degrees –– 64 UCAS tariff points from A-levels –– Or Pass at Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies (Level 3 or 4) –– Or Merit Pass Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma –– Or Pass at UAL Extended Diploma –– Or 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications And –– Four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent UK/EU/ international qualifications are considered on an individual basis. To see the latest entry requirements and accepted qualifications for your undergraduate course of interest, visit Undergraduate