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University degree

Creative Arts Practice with Foundation Year

William College Ltd
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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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
64-79 pts40%
80-95 pts25%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
95%
Continue past first year
68%
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
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled30%
Elementary occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Administrative occupations5%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
68%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching65%
Assessment & feedback61%
Academic support76%
Well organised58%
Learning resources69%
Student community86%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local cost of living is mana
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★★
A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the cit
Third year · Full-time
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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