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Awarding Institution
Final Award
Teaching Institution
School
Department
Subject Benchmark Statement
Date of Programme Specification Approval
Version Number
Educational Aims of the Course
Course Offering(s)
Full Time
Full Time - September
Sandwich Year Out
Sandwich Year Out - September
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Foundation Level
Intermediate Level
Sandwich Year Out
Honours Level
Interim Award
Bachelor of Arts
Certificate of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Support for Students and their Learning
· Induction packs sent to students prior to arrival at University followed as part of an induction programme for orientation and introducing study skills at the beginning of term.
· Student handbook and on-line module guides.
· Specialist PC & CAD facilities
· Virtual learning environment
· Learning resources bureau
· Personal Academic Tutor System
· Student Mentorship
· Academic Skills Tutor.
· A Personal Development Planning (PDP) system
Equal Opportunities
In admitting students, and in teaching and assessing them, the course operates in conformity with the University and School of Art, Design and Architecture’s policies on equal opportunities.
Equality and Diversity Act 2010
In admitting students, and in teaching and assessing them, the course operates in conformity with Section 3 of the UK Equality Code for Students with Disabilities.
Students with disabilities will be considered on an individual basis and the School will make reasonable adjustment to accommodate individual needs depending on their assessment with the University Disabilities Office.
Personal Development Planning will be used to enhance student ability to reflect upon their learning within modules. It will be formally introduced to students at the start of each academic year. The process will be embedded within the course so that students will be asked to think about their own work and the work of colleagues and to reflect upon feedback. This mechanism will include self-reflection, recording, target setting, action planning and monitoring.
Criteria for Admission
The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at university. We encourage local, national and international applications.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of pre-sessional English programmes
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in Section 2 of the Awards.
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the Regulations for Awards.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 471001 via I-point
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the disability services website.
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our course finder website page.
- However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:
- For school/college leavers who have reached 17.5 years on admission, a total of 104 UCAS tariff points or equivalent or a Pass from an accredited Access course with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above.
- Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office. Where necessary, applicants will be expected to demonstrate their spoken and written English language skills by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
- Mature students’ (over the age of 21) applications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account any previous learning and life experience applicable to the particular programme of study.
- Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School of Arts & Humanities’ Accreditation and Validation Panel, to assess whether it is appropriate to grant general or specific credit towards the course.
The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at university. We encourage local, national and international applications.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of pre-sessional English programmes
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in Section 2 of the Awards.
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the Regulations for Awards.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 471001 via I-point
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the disability services website.
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our course finder website page.
- However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:
- For school/college leavers who have reached 17.5 years on admission, a total of 112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent or a Pass from an accredited Access course with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above.
- Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office. Where necessary, applicants will be expected to demonstrate their spoken and written English language skills by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
- Mature students’ (over the age of 21) applications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account any previous learning and life experience applicable to the particular programme of study.
- Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School of Arts & Humanities’ Accreditation and Validation Panel, to assess whether it is appropriate to grant general or specific credit towards the course
Please note
University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.
Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.
Indicators of Quality and Standards
Subject review for Art and Communication Subject Area, March 2018.
Conclusions on quality and standards
The panel was fully confident that the courses met the quality and standards requirements set by the University.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Key sources of information about the course can be found in: