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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Creative Artistic Practices course at University of Suffolk.
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A level
C,D,D
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Creative Artistic Practices or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Photography | B |
| Art and Design | B |
| Graphics | B |
| English Literature | A |
| Fine Art | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W904
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Creative Artistic Practices course.
This dynamic course is designed to meet the needs of the artistic and creative industries, and includes a range of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, key transferrable skills and attributes required to forge a successful career in this varied sector. You will have opportunities to engage with and explore a range of different approaches to, and uses of creative artistic practices, and begin to develop a subject specialism that you find the most rewarding. You will be able to develop your practice in a range of contexts, approaches and mediums, such as costume design, illustration, digital content, media make up, photography and community wellbeing. You will engage with industry practice and have opportunities explore and interact with real world situations. You will develop your knowledge, skills and experiences through a range of activities that may typically include: • Live briefs • Commissions • Enterprise activities and projects • Exhibitions Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires one-two days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments. This course will be delivered from The Place – our new university centre which opened in Great Yarmouth town centre in May 2025.
Source: University of Suffolk
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
Academic Services
Location
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) | Great Yarmouth
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Creative arts and design
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,220 per year |
| Scotland | £8,220 per year |
| Wales | £8,220 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,220 per year |
| Channel Islands | £8,220 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £15,090 per year |
| EU | £15,090 per year |
| International | £15,090 per year |
The modules you will study
Please see our website for more information on modules.
University of Suffolk student reviews
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Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Always very supportive and reachable
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
The content of the course, teaching quality is highly commendable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Suffolk
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 Suffolk students who took the Creative Artistic Practices course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
96%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
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?
92%
high
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Creative Artistic Practices or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Suffolk graduates who took Creative Artistic Practices - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Creative Artistic Practices - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.4k
First year after graduation
£21k
Third year after graduation
£22.6k
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 Creative Artistic Practices.
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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