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Access to HE Art and Design Course in Middlesbrough

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA

Contact The Northern College of Art for more info about costs.

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About this course

Access to HE Art and Design Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Campus, part-time over two and a half days a week. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to cover fees. Once you complete a higher education course, Student Finance England will write off any outstanding loan balance from this Access to HE course. This level 3 access to HE art and design qualification is designed for adults aged 19 or over who want to progress to university. You'll build practical skills across drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media and 3D work, and develop a creative portfolio strong enough for degree-level entry. The course runs for one year and can earn up to 144 UCAS points depending on your grades. Recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study.

Who this course is for

The Access to HE Diploma (Art & Design) is designed for those students who wish to return to education as a mature student (aged 19 years and older)

Entry requirements

Although there are no formal entry requirements, prospective students will be required to provide evidence of their commitment, motivation and life skills to cope with the level of the course by providing such things as drawings, photographs, ideas development, concept art, embroidery, craft items and evidence of written work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media and 3D work.
  • You'll build a personal creative portfolio tailored to your degree ambitions.
  • You'll learn how to research, reflect on, and write about your creative process.
  • You'll explore your own ideas through structured projects.
  • You'll gain the academic and creative foundation needed for university-level study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects in the classroom, working across a range of art and design disciplines. Assessment is portfolio-based, with your work building throughout the year into a body of evidence for university applications. You'll also complete written and reflective tasks alongside your practical work. Tutors will give you ongoing feedback as your portfolio develops.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. At application, you'll be asked to show evidence of your creative interests, such as drawings, photographs, concept art, craft items, or written work.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: create visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator: produce artwork for books, advertising, and publishing.
  • Art teacher or tutor: teach art at school or community level after further study.
  • Visual artist: exhibit and sell original work independently.
  • Textile or surface designer: design patterns for fashion, interiors, or manufacturing.
  • Animator or digital media artist: create moving image and digital content.
  • Art therapist: support wellbeing through creative practice, after postgraduate study.

What you could study next

This level 3 access to HE art and design course is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study. You could progress to a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Textile Design, or a related creative subject. If you already hold a degree in a non-art subject, the Diploma can also open a route into a Master's programme. Some graduates go on to postgraduate teacher training to teach art in schools.

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