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Pursue your passion for creativity in your chosen specialism.
UWS’s BA (Hons) Creative Practice provides entry to exciting career opportunities for the next generation of visual artists. Whether through photography, illustration, graphic design, printmaking, contemporary art practice, ceramics, or the production of animations, you will build a professional portfolio that will develop your creativity, skills, and employability across the contemporary creative and cultural industries.
With teaching led by creative, experienced professionals you will work in our contemporary art and photography studios and computer labs at our scenic new Dumfries and Galloway campus.
Graduates will develop specialist skills and experience to support careers in:
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
All applicants will be required to submit a personal statement, reference and portfolio.
plus Higher English (Grade B) or relevant alternative.
HND: Art; Design; Computer Arts; Contemporary Art Practice; Film Craft; Animation; Photography; Visual Communication; Audiovisual Technology; Digital Media; Sound Production; Technical Theatre; Production Arts, or relevant discipline, PLUS Higher English (Grade B or above) or accepted alternative.
Interview required.
APL refers to certificated learning of full or part completion of academic qualifications for which there is an agreed, general credit rating or recommendation as set out in the University’s Regulatory Framework:
“Appropriate learning, wherever acquired, provided that it has been subject to reliable and valid methods of assessment, is accepted for the purpose of gaining academic credit towards an award of the University.”
Applicants who have successfully completed a programme of certificated learning at a recognised UK awarding institution are considered for admission with credit, at an appropriate point on the programme of study for which entry is being sought.
APEL is defined as learning that has its source in experience, for example at work or in the community. The assessment of APEL is undertaken by the University.
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750
£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750
£15,500 per year of study
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£15,500 per year of study
£305 per module (20 credits)
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
£2,580 per module (20 credits)
Ready to apply? All UK & EU undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS. Further information for international, part-time and exchange applications can be found below.
UCASClearing runs from 5 July through to 20 October. Spaces are limited, therefore we encourage application as soon as possible.
If you are using Clearing to apply for University for the first time, you’ll need to register with UCAS and submit an application.
Find out more about applying through Clearing.
A small number of courses will require applications to be made directly to UWS. This will be noted where required.
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA .
For applications and more information on applying, please visit www.ucas.com
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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