Admissions

Admissions are handled centrally by the Registry. Applications are considered on qualification and interview, in that order. We do not charge an application fee.

Application procedure

1. Select a programme from the programme specifications and confirm you meet the entry requirements.
2. Complete the online application form and upload identity documentation.
3. Provide a transcript or evidence of prior learning where the route requires it.
4. Attend a twenty-minute admissions interview with the programme lead.
5. Receive a decision within ten working days. Offers state a response deadline.
6. Complete enrolment with the Registry and pay the first fee instalment.

Tuition fees 2026/27

Programme type	Home students	International	Instalments
Certificate (60 credits)	£1,850	£2,400	3
Diploma (120 credits)	£3,400 per year	£4,650 per year	6
Associate (240 credits)	£3,400 per year	£4,650 per year	6

Fees include tuition, library access and assessment. Consumables for workshop modules are billed at cost.

Funding

Instalment plans are available to all applicants at no surcharge. Employer sponsorship is accepted with a signed sponsor letter. A hardship bursary of up to £600 per year is awarded by the Registry to a limited number of enrolled students.

Key deadlines

Intake	Applications close	Enrolment closes
Spring semester	28 November	12 December
Autumn semester	14 August	28 August

Recognition of prior learning

Applicants holding relevant qualifications or substantial employment experience may request credit transfer. Requests are assessed by the Academic Board and are capped at 50% of the credit volume of the programme.

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