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Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
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Location
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
This dynamic course is designed to meet the needs of the artistic and creative industries, and includes a range of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, key transferrable skills and attributes required to forge a successful career in this varied sector. You will have opportunities to engage with and explore a range of different approaches to, and uses of creative artistic practices, and begin to develop a subject specialism that you find the most rewarding.You will be able to develop your practice in a range of contexts, approaches and mediums, such as costume design, illustration, digital content, media make up, photography and community wellbeing. You will engage with industry practice and have opportunities explore and interact with real worldsituations. You will develop your knowledge, skills and experiences through a range of activities that may typically include:• Live briefs• Commissions• Enterprise activities and projects• ExhibitionsWhist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires one-two days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments. This course will be delivered from The Place – our new university centre which opened in GreatYarmouth town centre in May 2025.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Suffolk
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University League Table
55th
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Campus address
University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ, England
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Subject ranking
74th out of 83
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Entry standards
/ Max 228107 47%78th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%42nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.38 85%9th
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