Art and Design (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

Art and Design (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. Graduates earn £18,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

48 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£18,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Course Overview

If you want to take a degree in Art and Design but aren’t sure which route to follow. This Foundation Year programme is a pathway to many specialist courses.

Why study with us

- You’ll have access to a state-of-the-art gallery space in the Hanover Building with a programme of contemporary art shows with dedicated full-time teaching staff and technicians.

- Guaranteed progression means that there is no need for further applications or interviews.

- You’ll have a base studio with facilities such as wood, metal and plaster workshops, professional garment manufacturing and digital design equipment.

What you’ll do

- You’ll have a base studio with facilities such as wood, metal and plaster workshops. As well as professional garment manufacturing and digital design equipment.

- You’ll have access to our gallery space in the Hanover Building with a programme of contemporary art shows. With dedicated teaching staff and technicians for those studying on Foundation Entry courses.

- You'll have opportunities to study abroad and gain places on sponsored international trips.

Future careers

Our Art and Design Foundation Year could lead to an exciting career in this creative industry. When you’ve decided which course to progress onto. You could be on your way to becoming a professional photographer, illustrator or graphic designer.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
Avg. Graduate Salary
£18,000