Access to Higher Education - Guaranteed Progression

Ideal for...

Any student who has already decided that they wish to focus on Fashion Design or Graphics and who is looking for guaranteed progression onto the Kingston University awarded BA (Hons) Fashion Design or BA (Hons) Graphics and Illustration at CSVPA.   

During the programme you will develop:

• a portfolio of work to support your transition to BA application
• learning skills for undergraduate study in art & design
• study, research and project management skills.

You will be introduced to UK Art and Design practices, allowing you to broaden and extend your specialist Art and Design skills in preparation for further study at undergraduate level.

Find out more about the programme modules in detail

Find out about our Extended Access to Higher Education Programme, with a lower English language entry requirement.

Guaranteed entry to our Kingston University awarded BA (Hons) degrees

The Access to Higher Education programme is a flexible course with multiple entry dates. We would recommend that students complete a 2 semester programme beginning in either September (ending in June) or January (ending in September).

Upon successful completion of the Access to Higher Education programme, students are guaranteed a place onto:

Year 1  of:

• BA (Hons) Fashion Design
• BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustration

Depending on previous qualifications, portfolio and English Language.

Find out more about entry requirements

What is a Kingston University awarded degree?

This means that students studying the BA Fashion Design / Graphics & Illustration programmes at CSVPA are awarded the same qualification and degree certificate as would a student studying at Kingston University.

• Our two undergraduate degrees have been designed in collaboration with, and approved by, Kingston University.
• We are the only art college in the world to be awarded the right to offer these programmes.
• Students will spend all 3 years of their degree at CSVPA, Cambridge.

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Course breakdown

The Access to Higher Education programme is made up of 5 compulsory subjects:

Photography
This module will deepen knowledge and understanding of a subject specialism, improve practical and critical skills for the development of studio practice and develop an appropriate body of work which highlights your understanding, knowledge and skills.

Presentation Skills
The aim of this module is to become more familiar with making commentaries relating to art and design practices. To be able to conduct a critical/ historical analysis of an area of study relevant to your studio practice in negotiation with tutors, using appropriate course material. To understand and apply ICT in making presentations

Drawing for Research
This module is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of visual language. You will be introduced to a range of materials, approaches, techniques; through which you will be encouraged to explore the ‘grammar’ of picture making. The ability to record thoughts and communicate ideas with images is an essential tool for all artists and designers. The skills you will develop in this unit are central to creative development and can be used in all practice based aspects of the programme.

Technical Skills
Aimed at developing an understanding of key technical skills. You will gain a knowledge and understanding of key software applications, a range of techniques to be employed in the making of creative work as well as how to produce (manufacture) appropriate outcomes.

English Preparation
Your progress will be assessed by regular internal tests, including IELTS-based tests. Your final grades for the module are determined by an end-of-course IELTS examination, which is externally examined.

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Entry requirements

2 Semester programme leading to BA (Hons) year 1:

• Age 17+ years
• IELTS 5.0+
• Completion of Secondary  Education with A level
• Evidence of work demonstrating commitment in area
• Academic reference
• Personal statement or letter of application

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