
Our new e-Prospectus allows you to:This programme is designed to suit the needs of international students who wish to prepare for study at Master’s level in the UK.
Master's programmes are short, intense learning experiences which demand a high level of independence and a specific set of learning skills. The course is tailored to suit your artistic discipline e.g. fashion, photography, graphic design or fine art.
It is designed to bridge the gap between ability / experience and an aspiration to study at postgraduate level. Emphasis is placed on encouraging students to become independent learners, confident within English-speaking educational culture.
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The programme is ideal for international students who wish to:
The academic programme is divided between two semesters taught over three terms. The programme is divided into three distinct stages - click on the links to find out more about each stage:
There are also three key learning outcomes: knowledge and understanding, cognitive and practical skills and transferable skills.
Tuition is offered through a range of workshops and subject rotations, seminars and peer presentations, individual tutorials and studio practice for specialist areas.
You will be trained in research and study skills, developing new working practices and critical examination of contemporary practice.
Working closely with specialist teaching and Higher Education staff, you will be fully supported in applications for Master's programmes.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 9.00 - 10.00 | EFL | EFL | EFL | EFL | EFL |
| 10.00 - 13.00 | Studio Practice | Studio Practice | Independent Study | Research Activities | Core Activities |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 14.00 - 17.30 | Studio Practice | Cultural & Contextual Studies | Cultural & Contextual Studies | Research Activities | Core Activities |
Stage 1: Diagnostic
This stage enables students to:
Indicative content
Brief one: Presentation: Who am I?
Brief two: Where have I been? Where am I going?
Introduction to reflective practice
Introduction to research and study skills
Introduction to the critical context of contemporary practice
Individual tutorials/ workshop inductions/ seminars/ peer presentations
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Stage 2: Reflective stage
This stage encourages students to:
Peer learning is encouraged to support the making of a Personal Development Plan.
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Brief three: presentation: What do I know?
Brief four: presentation: What do I need to know?
Brief five: personal statement (manifestos)
Research and practice (refine thinking – recognise potential lines of research)
The critical context of contemporary practice
Targeting Masters programmes
Individual tutorials/ specialist area studio practice/ seminars/ peer presentations
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Stage 3: Active
This stage asks students to
It is anticipated that work undertaken during this period will form the platform for research / study on a Masters Programme.
Indicative content
Brief six: Action Plan: How do I move forward?
Brief seven: Action Plan: How do I achieve my goals?
Brief eight: Final major project with critical appraisal
Independent learning and advanced scholarly activity
Employing Personal Development Plans
Establishing new working practices
Individual tutorials/ specialist area studio practice/ seminars/ peer presentations
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Knowledge and Understanding
Cognitive and Practical Skills
Transferable Skills

Entry dates: September or January
Course length: 1 or 2 semesters
Qualifications: Minimum 2.2 or equivalent at first degree level
Portfolio: Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work.
English Language level: IELTS 5.5+
Contact us if your level is below this.
Qualifications: Minimum 2.1 or equivalent at first degree level
Portfolio: Applicants must also submit a portfolio of work.
English Language level: IELTS 6.0+
Contact us if your level is below this.

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