UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art & Design UAL Level 2
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: UAL Level 2
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Broadly comparable to a SCQF Level 5, this UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design is ideal for anyone with an interest in the subject.
With study taking place at Moray School of Art, you will:
- explore the materials, methods and processes that support art and design activities
- develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required for progression within art and design education
- enhance your self-confidence
- understand the career demands and opportunities within art and design.
Providing the perfect opportunity for school leavers or mature learners, this course offers an engaging programme of external speakers, industry relevant projects and, when possible, sector specific field trips.
Special features
- Study at Moray School of Art, one of Scotland's five major art schools
- Build confidence and skills across a range of art mediums
- You will be taught by talented lecturers who are also working artists
- Small student numbers mean there is a close working relationship between you and the staff
Entry requirements
- Three National 4s (including Art and English)
- You must also submit a portfolio of work.
- Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
Course content includes:
- Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design
- Introduction to contextual research in art and design
- Introduction to drawing skills
- Introduction to communication skills in art and design
- Solving 2D creative problems
- Solving 3D creative problems
- Solving time-based creative problems
- Developing and producing a personal project in art and design
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This is a practical based course with face-to-face classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
How long will my course last?
1 YearApproximately 3 days per week
- UHI Moray
Start date
August
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course, you may progress on to The University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body: Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design.
Apply for UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art & Design UAL Level 2
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.