Our experienced Art and Design staff will help you explore and develop your creative potential before you choose to specialise in one or two disciplines from fine art, photography, graphic design, animation, illustration, fashion, textiles and surface design. With purpose-built facilities, our exceptional learning environment supports your development as a multi-skilled practitioner and offers you a distinctive and unique combination of specialisms and modules.
The BA (Hons) in Art and Design with foundation year offers you the opportunity to develop a personalised study programme based on your learning needs and expectations.
Starting with foundation studies that offer a structured introduction to a wide range of materials, processes and techniques, we’ll support you as you develop your own line of visual enquiry, explore different areas of art and design, and develop a sound portfolio of creative work.
Following the foundation level, you’ll choose your specialisms from several combinations of subjects available at the University such as animation and illustration, fashion, fine art, graphic design, photography, and textile and surface design. With personalised guidance from our experienced and supportive staff, you can explore the interplay between your two disciplines, and gain experience of different art and design media, techniques and processes. The final year offers a further chance to specialise in one of your areas.
Alternatively, on successful completion of the foundation level, you can opt to transfer to one of our specialist degrees, including Animation and Illustration, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, or Textiles and Surface Design. You can also explore transferring to another subject area offered by the University of Bolton, such as Film FX or Games Art.
Course Details - Modules
Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
WW50
Institution code:
B44
Campus Name:
University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Your Level 3 subjects should include a relevant subject; for instance, A-level Art and Design or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English.
If you don't have a Level 3 qualification in an appropriate area but hold alternative qualifications and/or experience and can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at Level 3, then we'll be happy to consider your application.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
