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Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree

  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Hertford Regional College
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Course summary

Three dimensional design involves the design and prototyping of functional consumer products, objects, jewellery and accessories, models, furniture, interiors and environments (civic, public and commercial spaces).

Computer Aided Design is integral to the visualisation of ideas as is the exploration of the properties of materials and processes. The course content reflects this definition, enabling you to build a portfolio of design work and skills depending on your individual interests and ambitions. Throughout the programme, you are supported and encouraged whilst taking part in work placements and building relationships within the design industry.

This course provides a stand-alone qualification with the opportunity to progress onto either the second or final year of a BA/BSc honours top-up course at the University of Hertfordshire, if you want to, and you won’t need to apply through UCAS again. Progression is dependent on your results.

The benefits of studying a Foundation Degree with us includes high rates of tutorial support and access to tutors, smaller class sizes and access to all the facilities on the University Campus including full University of Hertfordshire student status. This gives you access to our Learning Resources Centres open 24/7(during term time), Hertfordshire Sports Village, StudyNet – a virtual learning environment providing online course materials, and our Students’ Union where you can join a club, meet new people and enjoy a taste of university life. Did you know the course fees are lower for studying a Foundation Degree? Studying a Foundation Degree with us really does give you the best of both worlds. Foundation Degrees are nationally recognised intermediate level higher education qualifications. They emphasise work-based learning and focus on the development of your employability skills along both personal and professional development. You will develop graduate attributes alongside your subject knowledge; essential not only for work but also for future study.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Hertford Regional College

Study options

  • FdA • Full-time • 2 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:
W201
Institution code:
H36
Campus name:
Hertford Regional College
Campus Code:
H
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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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:
W201
Institution code:
H36
Campus name:
Hertford Regional College
Campus Code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

A level - DD

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

Access to HE Diploma

Overall pass

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

48 UCAS points

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Interview
Audition

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.

To be considered for a contextual offer, you must be a UK-domiciled student with ‘Home’ fees status and meet at least one of the criteria below:
Free school meals
Care experienced
Estranged
Refugee
Indices of Multiple Deprivation Quintile 1 (IMD Q1)
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen, and Boater (GRTSB)

For more details, please visit: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/undergraduate-degrees

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£6400*Year 1
Northern Ireland£6400*Year 1
Scotland£6400*Year 1
Wales£6400*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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.

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