Art Practice FdA

University of South Wales

Key Course Facts

Student Dropout Rate	10% Proportion of students of Art Practice FdA who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£7500 Tuition (UK) £12300 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Art Practice FdA at University of South Wales UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	2 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Merthyr Tydfil College
Degree	Foundation Degree in Arts, FdA
Subject	Creative Arts and Design

Admission advice for international students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£21824	£16190	£18405
25-75 percentile range	£18500 - £24973	£11190 - £20190	£13083 - £23405

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

This course will develop your creative talents across many different art forms. You will have the freedom to engage with a wide range of art practices and historical discourses to develop your own, highly individual programme of study. The course is different from many other fine art courses because it encourages your practice across many different disciplines.

Running in parallel to your studio practice and art history is an extensive programme of professional studies, which will equip you with the skills to succeed. We organise visits to galleries and museums in the UK and abroad, at every level of the course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Art Practice, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Art Practice FdA

EU	£7500	year 1
England UK	£7500	year 1
Northern Ireland	£7500	year 1
Scotland	£7500	year 1
Wales	£7500	year 1
International	£12300	year 1

Additional fee information

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense. Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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:

year 1 (Default entry point)

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About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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