Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
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Program Summary
the foundation diploma is designed to prepare students for specialist undergraduate degrees in art and design subjects. it’s a year of exciting projects, new faces and experiences that will inform your future study, career and creative life. foundation is widely considered the best preparation for progression to an undergraduate degree in the creative arts in the uk. on this dynamic course, you’ll try different disciplines from across art and design while being supported to fulfil your creative potential and ambitions.
Start Date
2026-09-01
End Date
2027-06-01
Tuition fees
125,342.SAR
the standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: portfolio of work personal statement 1 or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: a level or equivalent or equivalent level 3/eu/international qualifications, such as international baccalaureate certificates - 2 at ‘higher level’ and 1 at ‘standard level’ - all grade 4 or above and 3 gcse passes including maths and english at grade 4 or above (grade a*-c) entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work and personal statement.
ielts ukvi 5.0 or above, with at least 4.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Fine Art (Bachelor of Arts)
IELTS UKVI score of 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speakingThe standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: One of the following accepted full Level 3 qualifications: Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4) or EU/International Foundation equivalent Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology) Pass at UAL Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma equivalent to 64 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology) And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*–C). Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
Graphic Communication Design (Bachelor of Arts)
IELTS UKVI level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speakingThe standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: One or a combination of the following accepted full Level 3 qualifications: Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4) and one A Level at grade C or above Two A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology) Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology) Pass at UAL Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology) Equivalent EU/international qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points) And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*–C). Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio. A very high proportion of successful applicants complete a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
Ceramic Design (Bachelor of Arts)
IELTS UKVI level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speakingThe standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) and 1 A Level at Grade C or above 2 A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design, or Design and Technology) Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design, or Design and Technology) Pass at UAL Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design, or Design and Technology) Equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points) And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*- C). Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio. A high proportion of successful applicants complete a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
