Art and Design (with a foundation year) BA (Hons)
Staffordshire University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 275 graduates of Art and Design (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Arts and Design at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £17500 | £20500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £13500 - £22000 | £15500 - £25500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21824 | £16190 | £18405 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24973 | £11190 - £20190 | £13083 - £23405 |
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Course Description
This course forms the first year of a four-year degree programme and will give you a progressive hands-on understanding of yourself as a learning practitioner.
The Art and Design (with a foundation year) offers a range of teaching to suit individual students needs and help you get the most from the course. Our flexible and adaptable programme means no matter where you are from or what your background is, we can tailor our delivery to enable you to succeed.
We provide students with their own dedicated workspace within a designated art or design studio. Our staff are active professionals in their field and equip our students with the essential skills needed to gain a degree with the School of Creative Arts and Engineering.
Students who successfully complete the foundation year progress onto one of the following BA (Hons) programmes: 3D Designer Maker, Animation, Cartoon and Comic Arts, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Product Design, Stop Motion Animation and Puppet Making, Surface Pattern Design, Textile Surfaces or Transport Design
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Art and Design (with a foundation year) BA (Hons) at Staffordshire University
22% | Information Technology Professionals |
16% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
9% | Sales occupations |
7% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
4% | Information Technology Professionals |
4% | Administrative occupations |
4% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific)
All Creative Arts and Design (Non-Specific) courses of Staffordshire University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Costs
Tuition Fees Art and Design (with a foundation year) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16750 | year 1 |
International | £16750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Staffordshire University
Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.
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Student composition of Staffordshire University
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Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fine Art”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Fine Art BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | 51% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | 137 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art BA (Hons) | University of Reading | 69% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22350 | 168 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 81% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £16520 | 132 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art (4 years) BA (Hons) | University College London | 33% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 204 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art (with Foundation) BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 80% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 117 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Art and Design with Creative Technologies with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16085 | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Art & Design History and Theology BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Art and Design with Creative Technologies BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 85% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £16085 | 158 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Fine Art (with Integrated Foundation Year) (Canterbury) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 66% | 4% | 3% | £9250 | £17500 | 145 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |