Contemporary Arts Practice
University Centre South DevonCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the FdA Contemporary Arts Practice at University Centre South Devon. Based in Paignton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This foundation degree is a practical exploration of the applied arts, where you will have the opportunity to develop diverse creative skills within drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, print, design, digital and mixed media arts. You will be guided through the generation of ideas, concepts and issues in art and how to communicate meaning visually. You will be encouraged to explore a broad range of processes and workshops underpinned by a strong and individual understanding of concept and context in art. Home/uk fees are £8,825 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,825
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Devon
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £9,000 | £14,500 | £21,000 |
| 5 years | £16,500 | £20,500 | £24,000 |
UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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