UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
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Typical offer
Course length
Course information
Features and benefits
Globally recognised
You will be taught in Manchester School of Art, one of the top 100 schools for art and design in the world (QS World Rankings 2026)
Top-rated
This course is consistently rated outstanding by Ofsted, ensuring you receive the best education and support
Build future skills
Gain the key skills and knowledge needed for art and design undergraduate degrees at Manchester Met, as well as similar programmes at other universities
Direct degree access
You'll qualify for direct entry into all art and design courses at Manchester Metropolitan (except Architecture), providing you meet the academic requirements.
Creative exploration
Experiment with a variety of techniques and media to discover your perfect creative path for future study.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice
Developing Specialist Practice
Consolidating Practice
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is part of the School of Art and Design at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
48 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section
Portfolio
We will ask for a portfolio of your work as part of your application
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
48 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
Further information
International students
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
Confirmation of regulator
The Manchester Metropolitan University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. More information on the role of the OfS and its regulatory framework can be found at officeforstudents.org.uk.
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