Diploma title: Art and Design
This course is offered full-time only – please click here to read more about the different delivery modes offered for Access to HE courses.
Access to Higher Education courses are designed for students aged 19 or over. If you are aged 18 or under, this course may not be suitable for you. Please contact us on info@cityplym.ac.uk or 01752 305300 if you would like any help discussing alternative options.
Do you want to retrain as an artist, designer or creative professional? This one year CAVA Access to HE art and design pathway provides you with a thorough grounding in art and design as a pathway to higher education and university-level study. If you have some experience of creative art and design and are looking to return to education, studying at College for the first time or looking to change career, then this is the course for you! You can consult our friendly careers advisors or teaching team about the right combination of modules to study to gain entry to your chosen university course when you complete your Access to Higher Education qualification.
Please note the College course title is a suggested progression route, you must check with your preferred higher education institution to ensure that this course meets their entry requirements.
What our students say …
“The course helped me to understand which is the best pathway for me to take with my art.”
“It’s given me a basic understanding and knowledge of the academic writing and research needed for university. I’ve discovered a lot about myself and developed a body of work I’m proud of. I never knew I could really ‘do’ art.”
“It has given me confidence to apply to a BA (Hons) course and take the next step in changing careers.”
“The course has enhanced my life and built my confidence in studying at an academic level prior to university. I’m now confident that I’ll complete my degree and achieve the goals I have, all due to the learning experience I’ve had here at the College.”
