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Art and Digital Design

  • Fd Dip
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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University of the Arts London
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2026-2027
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Course summary

This Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Digital Design is intended for students to build a body of work within their chosen specialism.

Working in our state-of-the-art studios, students will interweave their practical work alongside contextual awareness. There will be an experimental approach to the course with a carousel of workshop-based briefs designed to upskill you in all key areas before specialising in your chosen discipline.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Fd Dip • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
5897
Institution code:
N49
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

NESCOT has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
5897
Institution code:
N49
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

The UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) minimum entry of study is at Level 3, and students must attend at least 15 hours of learning per week. Nescot will accept students with a minimum IELTS of 4.5 for Level 3 and 6.0+ for BSc Hons.
For information or queries, please e-mail: adviceteam@nescot.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Extended Diploma in a Creative Subject (Pass), OR 2 A Level (including one at Grade A-E in an arts related subject) or equivalent qualification at Level 3. For your interview, you will need to have a portfolio of artwork from your previous education and/or free time.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5421Year 1
Northern Ireland£5421Year 1
Scotland£5421Year 1
Wales£5421Year 1
EU£4100Year 1
International£4100Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

A studio fee is payable upon successful enrolment, which covers the majority of materials. However, additional costs may apply for specialist materials, trips, and visits throughout the course. Further details will be provided by the course tutors during enrolment.

Sponsorship information

*This course is FREE if you are aged 19 and under at enrolment. If you are over 19 you may be eligible for an Adult Learner Loan.

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