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University degree

Creative Arts Practice Single Honours

William College Ltd
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

You'll gain a practical grounding in a range of creative fields of study. Students are encouraged to explore and develop a range of making skills across these main disciplines: ceramics, print, textiles, wood, metal, plastics. You’ll also explore the critical, conceptual, ethical and environmental issues in contemporary craft through the role of making within social, cultural and historical contexts.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts20%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
other higher education15%
no formal qualifications10%
the IB5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
65%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£20,000
3 years on
£25,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled15%
Sales occupations15%
Skilled trades occupations15%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Protective service occupationsHighly skilled5%
Design occupationsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
65%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching62%
Assessment & feedback57%
Academic support74%
Well organised58%
Learning resources67%
Student community87%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — good transport links make it easy to
Class of 2023 · Full-time
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the final show is a proper platform — industry people come to see it. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the city is
Final year · Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on William College Ltd's own site.
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