Birmingham City University - GRADUATE DIPLOMA: ART PORTFOLIO (PRE-MASTERS) - GRADDIP

Birmingham City University

GRADUATE DIPLOMA: ART PORTFOLIO (PRE-MASTERS) - GRADDIP

This course is for graduates who want to undertake masters’ level study but who have not yet met the required standard for admission to their chosen course. Through the course, we aim to help you to enhance your creative portfolio, knowledge and skills to a point that you will be eligible to join one of the MA courses within the School of Art.

We acknowledge that students will begin the course with very different development needs; perhaps you need some support with your written or spoken English; or perhaps your portfolio would benefit from the world-class facilities available at Birmingham City University and the input of our experienced academic staff? Whether your development needs are creative or academic, this course will help you achieve your goals.

Entry Requirements

Essential Requirements: 

Undergraduate Degree relevant to the discipline; 2:2 or above.

IELTS: 

IELTS 5.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in all bands, or equivalent

Career Prospects

The acquisition of transferrable skills: creative problem solving; communication and presentation skills; adaptability and flexibility; independence and teamwork and good time management is important.

From the sample detailed in the employability section a significant number of our graduates have become highly successful arts professionals. Numerous others have been employed in a number of other professions including:

  • Conference/ exhibition organisers
  • Web designers
  • Graphic designers
  • Business professionals
  • Curator
  • Artist
  • Educational Producer

Course Details

Your course begins with a diagnostic tutorial during which we will assess the support you need to develop your creative portfolio, knowledge and skills. This will result in a personalised plan to help you achieve your goals. The Academic Skills modules will allow you to improve those all-important skills needed for successful masters’ level study, such as understanding and communicating theories and arguments relevant to your practice. Through the Academic Skills modules, we aim to provide specialist support for students with English as a second language.

On successful completion of the course, you are guaranteed access to one of the following MA courses in the School of Art.

  • MA Fine Art
  • MA Contemporary Arts China
  • MA Art & Design Interdisciplinary Practices
  • MA Arts & Educational Practices
  • MA Arts & Project Management

Academic Skills 1 40 credits
Developing a Portfolio (Art) 20 credits
Major Project 40 credits
Academic Skills 2

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