• 2D & 3D processes
• Design Outcomes
• Creative Thinking
• Body
• Space
• Sustainable Product
• Professional Futures and Final Show

Optional Master of Arts.

Develop your creativity even further with a postgraduate study year – https://northernart.ac.uk/masters-degrees/

We consider every application on its own merits. Because of the creative nature of our programmes, we are interested in your potential, creative interests, current skills, commitment and readiness to develop – not just your academic profile.

For our undergraduate programmes, the standard academic entry requirement is 96–112 UCAS Tariff points. These will normally come from Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels, T Levels, UAL Diplomas, BTEC Diplomas or a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.

Your portfolio review is an important part of our admissions process. It gives you the opportunity to show us your work, talk about your ideas and interests, and demonstrate the skills, experience and potential you could bring to your chosen programme.

We recognise that applicants come from different educational backgrounds and have had different levels of access to creative opportunities. We therefore do not expect everyone to arrive with the same qualifications, experience or type and amount of portfolio work.

If you are predicted fewer than 96 UCAS Tariff points, have qualifications that do not fit the standard entry requirements, or have relevant professional or other experience, we may still be able to consider your application. Please contact our Admissions team for advice.

If you are a mature applicant aged 21 or over, particular consideration will be given to the skills, experience, creative potential and readiness for higher education that you demonstrate through your application and portfolio review.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate appropriate literacy and written communication skills. This may be evidenced through relevant qualifications or, where appropriate, through other evidence such as written work, sketchbook annotations and discussion during your portfolio review.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or experience meet our entry requirements, please contact Admissions. We will be happy to talk through your circumstances before you apply.

Your portfolio review is a chance for us to get to know you, your creative interests and the potential you could bring to the course. We are not looking for a perfect or professional portfolio. Bring a selection of work you feel represents you - finished pieces, work in progress, sketchbooks, experiments, photographs, digital work or written ideas are all useful. Choose work you can talk about, including what you enjoyed, what challenged you and what you would like to develop next. You do not need to include every example below.

Potential things to include:

Drawings, photography, printmaking, sketchbooks, research, surface pattern, samples, embroidery, sewing, garments, textile experiments, design sheets and writing. Show us the materials, colours, textures and ideas that excite you. Finished garments or advanced technical skills are not expected.

This creative-industry-focused programme typically provides 16 hours of contact time per week across the academic year. Students can typically expect to receive 10 hours of taught sessions and 6 hours of supervised open studio time, supported by specialist technicians, and have open access to studios and workshops (subject to School opening times and availability). In the final year, students typically engage in a higher proportion of supervised, independent study, reflecting the increased focus on self‑directed practice and specialist project work at this level.

In addition, students are expected to undertake independent study appropriate to a full-time undergraduate degree programme.