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UndergraduateFoundation Diploma (RQF Level 4)UCAS: W631

Art & Design (Animation & Film) - Foundation

Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
Cambridge, England
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1 yearDuration
£37,455Per Year (Intl)
£25,335Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, the Foundation Diploma (RQF Level 4) Art & Design (Animation & Film) - Foundation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. A 1-year programme, designed to prepare you for progressing onto any Art and Design related degree. Accredited by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, this 1-year course is fundamental if you want to progress to university to study Art & Design at degree level. It will give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of art and design disciplines before you select specialised degree courses. International tuition fees are £37,455 per year, home/UK fees are £25,335 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 4.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Drawing and Visual Language
Digital Media and Animation Basics
Film Production and Storytelling
Design Principles and Concept Development
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Critical Studies in Art and Design
Materials and Practical Techniques
Independent Project and Specialisation Pathway
UCAS Code:W631
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic4.54.54.54.54.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£37,455

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£37,455

Home Student Fee

£25,335

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

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