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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D
You may also need to
Attend an audition
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £6,400 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W201
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree course.
Three dimensional design involves the design and prototyping of functional consumer products, objects, jewellery and accessories, models, furniture, interiors and environments (civic, public and commercial spaces).
Computer Aided Design is integral to the visualisation of ideas as is the exploration of the properties of materials and processes. The course content reflects this definition, enabling you to build a portfolio of design work and skills depending on your individual interests and ambitions. Throughout the programme, you are supported and encouraged whilst taking part in work placements and building relationships within the design industry.
This course provides a stand-alone qualification with the opportunity to progress onto either the second or final year of a BA/BSc honours top-up course at the University of Hertfordshire, if you want to, and you won’t need to apply through UCAS again. Progression is dependent on your results.
The benefits of studying a Foundation Degree with us includes high rates of tutorial support and access to tutors, smaller class sizes and access to all the facilities on the University Campus including full University of Hertfordshire student status. This gives you access to our Learning Resources Centres open 24/7(during term time), Hertfordshire Sports Village, StudyNet – a virtual learning environment providing online course materials, and our Students’ Union where you can join a club, meet new people and enjoy a taste of university life. Did you know the course fees are lower for studying a Foundation Degree? Studying a Foundation Degree with us really does give you the best of both worlds. Foundation Degrees are nationally recognised intermediate level higher education qualifications. They emphasise work-based learning and focus on the development of your employability skills along both personal and professional development. You will develop graduate attributes alongside your subject knowledge; essential not only for work but also for future study.
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
Hertfordshire Higher Education Consortium
Location
Hertford Regional College | Ware
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Design
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Hertfordshire reviews
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I would commute to university, so I had a balance of university life experience and home experience. I would recommend fully committing to a full time university experience, living locally and engaging with other students and events.
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Architecture
I was part-time employed during my time, so never felt any financial issues. However, I supposed having to work, highlights that university in general has a financial impact.
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Architecture
The architecture department have dedicated members to support professional and personal development
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Great support, and access to everything you could need.
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My undergraduate architecture experience was truly transformative. The program exposed me to a wide range of skills and pushed me to be more creative and experimental, which built both my confidence and design ability. The supportive environment fostered by faculty and peers allowed me to thrive, en...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Hertfordshire students who took the Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. These students are taking Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | C | |||||
| Film Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree at University of Hertfordshire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Three-dimensional Design Foundation Degree.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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