Digital Imaging and Photography - Foundation Degree (FdA)

. What are the entry requirements? Entry onto this course is through a successful interview with portfolio of work. Additionally, we will normally expect applicants to have one of the following qualifications and minimum of 64 UCAS points: Pre-Degree Foundation in Art and Design A Levels (Grade A-C) in a relevant subject BTEC Level 3 qualification, grade Merit or above Students are also accepted who have appropriate non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience. Applications are welcome from mature students with appropriate experience. Mature students who do not fall into one of the above categories will be invited to attend an informal interview at which their previous learning, industrial experience, needs and aspirations can be thoroughly explored. If it is felt that they are in a position to benefit from the course, they will be offered a place. Direct entry to the second year is possible for suitably qualified applicants. All applicants are invited to attend an interview with either the Course Leader or Course Tutor. You will be notified of your date for your interview by our Admissions Team who will also update UCAS Track with details of your application.. Career Path Students will be prepared for employment across a range of photographic and digital imaging industries in areas such as photojournalism, editorial, studio still life, portraiture, landscape, fashion or architectural photography, picture research, gallery and technical support.. What can I do if I complete this course? Students will be prepared for employment across a range of photographic and digital imaging industries in areas such as photojournalism, editorial, documentary, portraiture, advertising, The course is designed as a progression route to the BA (Hons) Top up in Digital Imaging and Photography which is a one year ‘top up’ designed to build on existing photographic and digital imaging skills and support students to become confident and articulate image-makers.. Duration Two years, full time or three years, part time.. Additional Information The University Centre also offers the one year BA (Hons) Top Up in Digital Imaging and Photography at level 6 as progression from this course.. Cost You don’t need cash to enrol on a course. Tuition fee loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England. They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn and not how much you owe and you won’t need to start paying them back until you are earning more than £21,000 per year. Student Loans will also help to support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2017/18 for Home and EU students is: £8,000 per year The standard part time tuition fee rate for 2017/18 for Home and EU students is: £1,000 per 20 credit module The college’s tuition fees are reviewed each academic year.. Disclaimer We reserve the right to make changes and improvements to the provision of courses and other details. There are minimum numbers of students required for each course to run. Should there be insufficient numbers to run a particular course, then every effort will be made to enrol you on a similar, appropriate course.