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University of Central Lancashire: Design
| Institution | University of Central Lancashire |
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| Department | School of Arts and Media |
| Web | http://www.uclan.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Course overview - The design arena is filled with opportunity. Our Design (with optional Professional Placement) course provides the framework and direction for a deep dive into a personal area of interest, so you grow professionally and personally. It’s for graduates, practising artists or designers, in visual communication and applied arts.
- By the end of the programme, you’ll have a cohesive body of work, produced to a professional standard that clearly articulates a sound intellectual rationale and a broad critical viewpoint.
Why study with us - You’ll pursue a unique personal line of inquiry in your chosen subject area and generate a portfolio of work tracking your development towards the goals agreed by you with academic staff.
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The course is taught by tutors who are professional design practitioners and who play a prominent role in the University's research activities.
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An optional placement year, gives you the chance to spend a minimum of 24 weeks putting theory into practice, and discovering how to make a living from doing what you love.
Further information We have well equipped studios and workshops, supported by highly skilled technical staff. You’ll have access to an excellent suite of high spec computers for CAD, assignment writing and image manipulation as well as the University’s excellent library and study facilities. It holds an extensive collection of design books and periodicals, together with many e-resources and support.
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| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A recognised British honours degree to a good standard, or its equivalent. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits and in the light of the nature and scope of the programme or work proposed. Informal enquiries are welcomed. Applicants must demonstrate achievement of any one of the following: Receipt of a 2.2 degree, or higher from a British university; A high level of achievement in undergraduate studies at a university elsewhere, eg for North American students a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; Professional experience in the field or a related field in their home country International Students are required to show competence in written and spoken English in addition to meeting the course entry requirements: International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - minimum 6.5. All applicants are requested to submit digital supporting material and where possible, will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A recognised British honours degree to a good standard, or its equivalent. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits and in the light of the nature and scope of the programme or work proposed. Informal enquiries are welcomed. Applicants must demonstrate achievement of any one of the following: Receipt of a 2.2 degree, or higher from a British university; A high level of achievement in undergraduate studies at a university elsewhere, eg for North American students a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; Professional experience in the field or a related field in their home country International Students are required to show competence in written and spoken English in addition to meeting the course entry requirements: International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - minimum 6.5. All applicants are requested to submit digital supporting material and where possible, will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of recent work. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
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