Program Overview
The Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) and Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts at Leeds College of Art is a Preparation Course programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) and Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: GBP 9,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,928 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) and Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will be required to show us examples of work which demonstrate your creative side or skills such as drawings, paintings, models, garments or photographs. Students with sufficient experience in art and design may progress directly to the Access to Higher Education course.
If you are 18 or under you must have GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C/level 4 or above.
If English isn\xc2\x92t your first language you will be required to have met, or have the potential to meet, minimum entry requirements as follows
- For Diploma in Visual Arts: minimum of IELTS 4.5 in all components.
- For Access to HE in Art & Design: Minimum of IELTS 5, with no component below 4.5.
The Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts and Access to HE in Art and Design are part time and not available to Tier 4 students.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,928 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,928 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leeds College of Art directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leeds College of Art
Leeds College of Art
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds College of Technology was a further education college in Leeds, in West Yorkshire, England. With a strong technical bias, the college supported the computing, engineering, social care and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months