BA Art and Design Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) Arts Management and Cultural Practices, combining arts management with cultural practices. This four-year programme includes a foundation year designed for progression onto BA degree courses in art and design disciplines. Collaborative projects with external partners form part of the curriculum, and students progress to one of several specialist BA routes upon completion.
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Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects accepted but Craft and Design preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 92 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 12%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 9%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 68%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 64%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 860 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 59%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Creative Development and Production
- Perspectives on Practice
- Creative Realisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Art and Design Foundation Year at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design.
What do graduates of BA Art and Design Foundation Year at Birmingham City University do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Art and Design Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Art and Design Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Art and Design Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.