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University degree

Art and Design Practice

Cornwall College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 45% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

This programme is ideal if you want the freedom to shape your creative direction while building a strong personal portfolio for employment. You will work across art and design disciplines and develop practical skills through studio practice workshops and digital production. Live briefs and employer engagement help you experience real creative industry expectations and build professional confidence.

Work-based learning is embedded so you graduate with evidence of applied practice and enterprise skills.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
an Access course15%
other higher education5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
55%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
£17,000
3 years on
£19,500
5 years on
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — local cost
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the city is a bri
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Cornwall College's own site.
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