Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL12 6RY
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Art & Design
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Rochdale Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
If you wish to work in the Creative Arts industry, then this is the course for you. The course focuses on the development of practical skills, practical exploration of ideas, concepts across a range of different mediums, methods, techniques and conceptualisation that are considered fundamental to Art & Design. When undertaking practical assessments, you are expected to perform to an industry standard and use your own initiative to research required topics. The programme is designed to prepare you for employment in the exciting world of creative industries within areas such as visual art, Fine Art, Print, Ceramics, Fashion and more. You will also undertake termly industry related enrichment visits to local and national galleries and events and will receive visiting artist lecturers and yearly artist residencies will enhance your learning experience.
Modules
Specialist units will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to specific creative activities with different mediums and techniques and in the creation of your own professional portfolio including:
Year 1
Professional Development
Contextual Studies
Individual Project (Pearson-set)
Techniques & Processes
Media Practices
Material Practices
Communication in Art & Design
Printmaking
Year 2
Professional Practice
Applied Practice - Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
Advanced Art Practice Studies
Conceptual Practice
Moving Image
Advanced Life drawing
You will also produce a professional portfolio showcasing a range of processes and techniques, commercial, cultural and visual awareness, there will also by opportunities for suitable students to undertake work experience with local artists and to work on regional projects.
Assessment method
100% coursework including presentations, projects and live briefs. One externally set brief by Pearson (Unit 1).
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- AD10
- Institution code:
- H54
- Campus name:
- Rochdale Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we do not accept Tier IV International applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Access credits to a value of 80 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Other qualifications at Level 3 are also considered including those issued by UAL, NVQ and VRQ.
In addition, students must have GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or above. Equivalents such as Functional Skills Level 2 are also considered.
Mature students are welcome to apply with no formal qualifications but with a minimum of three years relevant industry experience.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Portfolio
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6185 | Year 1 |
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Additional fee information
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