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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: AM20

Artist Designer Maker

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Caerphilly, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£7,500Per Year (Home)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FD Artist Designer Maker at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Caerphilly, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys Campus. Applicants are encouraged to enquire directly to Coleg Gwent for this course. 01495 333777 hello@coleggwent.ac.uk https://enrolment.coleggwent.ac.uk/ The Artist Designer Makers Foundation Degree will teach you how to creatively develop your own style, reflecting the imaginative way you see and communicate with the ever-changing world. Home/uk fees are £7,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Ceramics Practice and Technique
Metalsmithing and Jewellery Making
Textiles Design and Construction
Wood and Joinery Craft
Glass Casting and Finishing
Digital Fabrication and 3D Design
Creative Practice and Professional Development
Materials and Making Processes
UCAS Code:AM20
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£7,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

£50 Exhibition Printing Costs: £30 – £50 Travel Costs: £400-£1000 Play Video play_arrow close modal video Crosskeys Campus Course Code CFDG0069AA Mode of study Full Time 23 September 2026 – Apply now All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£26,000
3 years£13,500£18,500£23,000
5 years£19,000£23,500£29,000

UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-05 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
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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