Art & Design (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Four-year BA (Hons) Art and Design with a foundation year at the Preston campus, delivered by the School of Arts and Media. The foundation year covers a range of art, design and media subjects before progression to a degree specialism.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Study mode: with foundation year | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A foundation year of diagnostic skills, an introduction to the degree subject, subject skills and a specialism project, exploring areas including fine art, fashion design, graphic design, illustration, interior design, photography and textile design.

Career pathways

Professional creative careers such as photographer, illustrator or graphic designer, depending on the degree specialism chosen after the foundation year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 48 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP; BTEC Diploma: MP; Pass Access Course: 48 UCAS points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 48 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: P (D or E); IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); WASSCE English grade C6 accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition (first year, foundation year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition (first year, foundation year) Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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