Monday 28 September 2009

University...UCA - Canterbury

As one of my options I've been looking into courses that study Interior Design or Architecture in some form.  One of the courses I have looked at is at UCA (University of Creative Arts) in Canterbury.  There I would be wanting to study Interior Architecture/Design.  The course is a BA (Hons) and is 3 or 4 years long, studying full time.
To get a place on this course I will need (copied from the UCA Website):
Entry requirements for 3 year course:
ONE of the following:-
  • GCE A level/AS level - Normally in the range 230 - 260 tariff points from two or more A level subjects. A mix of science/maths and humanities/arts subjects is preferred with at least one subject in which assessment is essay-based. AS level and Key Skills qualifications may also count towards points total. General Studies may be included;
  • SQA Higher - equivalent grades. A mix of science/maths and humanities/arts subjects are preferred with at least one subject in which assessment is essay-based;
  • BTEC National Diploma - in a relevant subject such as Building Studies or Interior Design;
  • BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - MERIT grade;
  • International Baccalaureate - minimum of 24 points.
In addition to ONE of the above qualifications 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above, to include English and Maths or Key Skills Communication Level 2 and a mix of science/maths and humanities/arts subjects are required.
Other relevant and equivalent international qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Please note: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (CBT 213) is the minimum level for students whose first language is not English.
Entry requirements for 4 year course:
ONE of the following:-
  • GCE A level/AS level -80 tariff points from 6 or 12 unit awards, preferably with an art or design related A level subject;
  • BTEC National Diploma;
  • Accredited Access Diploma - in appropriate subject area, obtaining a PASS grade;
  • International Baccalaureate - minimum of 24 points.
In addition to ONE of the above qulaifications 4 GCSE passes at Grade C or above, to include GCSE English or Key Skills Communication Level 2 or equivalent are required.
Other relevant and equivalent international qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Please note: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (CBT 213) is the minimum level for students whose first language is not English.
Portfolio advice
All applicants will be invited for an interview, where they can present a portfolio of work.
Your portfolio should show evidence of your ability to imagine and record experiences and observations of the world around you. We are particularly interested in your enthusiasm to experiment and explore ideas through notions of drawing and making.

To apply for this course follow this link:
http://www.ucreative.ac.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8976


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