Within the UK, it is standard for those students intent on studying Art and Design at university to complete a one-year Art Foundation course after doing A-levels and before beginning a degree.
The new fast-track Art pathway in Oxford will give you the chance to complete both A-levels and Art Foundation course in just two years.
Not only will it save you time, you will also be able to focus earlier and more intensely on your specialist area of study.
You will spend Year 1 completing Art and Design A-levels in these two subjects:
- Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design
- Photography
You will then spend Year 2 completing an Art Foundation course, before progressing to your chosen university and degree course. All with the support of our specialist UCAS counsellors.
How it works
1
Complete two Art and Design related A-levels in Year 1.
2
Complete your Art and Design Foundation course in Year 2.
3
Begin your Art and Design degree at university after just 2 years.
The programme
- Focus solely on Art and Design from the outset
- Complete 2 Art and Design A-levels in Year 1
- Spend Year 2 completing the Art and Design Foundation
- Do all your university preparation in one place, no need to change schools.
Art at Kings Oxford
- Dedicated art studio located in the heart of Oxford.
- Bright and modern with excellent facilities.
- iMacs with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Photography equipment.
- Reference library.
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Year 1: A-levels
Key facts
- Average 7 hours per week per subject, plus homework and private study
- 1 Academic Year (3 terms)
- Academic: Completed 10-11 years of schooling (GCSE or equivalent)
- Language: Minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
A-level subjects
Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design)
- An exploration of practical and critical/contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D processes and mediums.
- It provides a platform for further study of the arts, a background for other fields of study and develops creative thinking skills.
Photography
- Allows you to expand your creative horizons through taking and editing photographs
- Teaches you about a whole range of photographic techniques and processes
- Helps you to develop an understanding of the creative process
A-level Art and Design
A-level Photography
Year 2: Art and Design Foundation
Key facts
- September following completion of Year 1
- Average 21 hours per week (plus homework and private study)
- 1 Academic Year (3 terms)
- Academic: Completed 11 years of schooling with proof of good grades
- English: IELTS 5.0
Art and Design Foundation
Acceptance by the UK’s best art institutions, including:
Take the next step: Apply today
Applying for the Fast-track Art and Design Pathway is simple and quick.
If you meet our criteria, we will confirm your offer within 48 hours.
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