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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: W900
Creative Practice
University of StaffordshireBurton upon Trent, England
2 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The FdA Creative Practice at University of Staffordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Burton upon Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. In partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College, we're offering you the chance to pursue a foundation degree in Creative Practice This vocational course is designed to meet the needs of the creative and cultural industries and includes the practical skills, knowledge and expertise required to succeed in the sector. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of different approaches to creative practice and discover subject specialism that appeals to you most. So you may choose to develop your practice in a range of medium and approach. International tuition fees are £17,085 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations in Contemporary Art Practice
Digital and Traditional Media Techniques
Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking
Professional Practice in the Creative Industries
Specialisation in Fine Art
Photography or Textiles
Creative Enterprise and Business Development
Exhibition and Curation Practice
Research Methods and Critical Contextualisation
UCAS Code:W900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,170
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £23,500 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £22,000 | £27,500 |
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▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
87%Student voice
78%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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