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Art and Design (with Foundation Year)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

If you want to take a degree in Art and Design but aren’t sure which route to follow. This Foundation Year programme is a pathway to many specialist courses.

Why study with us

  • You’ll have access to a state-of-the-art gallery space in the Hanover Building with a programme of contemporary art shows with dedicated full-time teaching staff and technicians.

  • Guaranteed progression means that there is no need for further applications or interviews.

  • You’ll have a base studio with facilities such as wood, metal and plaster workshops, professional garment manufacturing and digital design equipment.

What you’ll do

  • You’ll have a base studio with facilities such as wood, metal and plaster workshops. As well as professional garment manufacturing and digital design equipment.

  • You’ll have access to our gallery space in the Hanover Building with a programme of contemporary art shows. With dedicated teaching staff and technicians for those studying on Foundation Entry courses.

  • You'll have opportunities to study abroad and gain places on sponsored international trips.

Future careers

Our Art and Design Foundation Year could lead to an exciting career in this creative industry. When you’ve decided which course to progress onto. You could be on your way to becoming a professional photographer, illustrator or graphic designer.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 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:
WW12
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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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:
WW12
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 48 points

A level

48 UCAS points at A2

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPP

Access to HE Diploma

48 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

48 UCAS points

AS Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MP

Scottish Advanced Higher

48 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

48 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma PPP

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma MP

T Level P

P (D or E)

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Portfolio

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,790, and then £10,050 for Year 1. Fees for Year 2 and Year 3 will be £10,050 plus permitted inflation linked increases, in line with the government fee cap.

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