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Foundation of Creative Practice
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A one-year diploma that prepares graduates for practice-based master's study in creative subjects.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Creative Practice. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Program Assistant
- Retail Associate
- Entry-Level Office Assistant
Curriculum
- Modules are global context
- Discipline and autonomy
- And a 60-credit creative practice module
- With teaching tailored to the chosen subject pathway and project work that builds a portfolio ready for a practice-based master's course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Portfolio required
- Entry qualifications are not restated on the archived page.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior qualification as specified by the institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Research Proposal (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements
- English requirement and start dates. Apply online through the Online Student Information System (OSIS) for your chosen start date
- No application fee is published. Upload passport photo page
- Certificates and transcripts
- English test result
- Personal statement and any CV
- Portfolio or research proposal. Receive a conditional or unconditional offer and accept it in the system. Request a CAS and apply for the Student Route visa with proof of funds. Complete enrolment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Knights Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Kingston School of Art |
| Department | Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £21,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,950 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each). A portfolio is required.

