Universities in United Kingdom with Pre-U (Foundation, A-level, etc) courses in Creative Arts & Design

Our aim is to provide a first-class, caring, learning environment for each of our 6,000+ students. The College specialises in vocational education and provides real training for real work in a real environment, including; state-of-art music recording studios, dance studios, beauty salons, engineering, motor vehicle and carpentry workshops, as well as restaurant and catering.

North East Surrey College of Technology has become one of Further Education's success stories as we progress towards being recognised as outstanding. In 2010, Ofsted rated Nescot as Outstanding for Leadership, Management, Capacity to Improve, Care & Support for Students, Tutorials, Enrichment, Safeguarding and Financial Management. At Nescot we want to help you succeed in your ambitions. Our students value our welcoming, friendly and caring atmosphere and our lively learning community will...

Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) was established in 1949 as the Berkshire Institute of Agriculture. It is a further education agricultural college based at Hall Place in Burchetts Green at Hurley, near Maidenhead, in Berkshire. The college provides high-quality education and training for more than 60 years and offers various courses such as Animal care and management, Child care, Construction (including bricklaying, painting and decorating), Equestrian, Floristry, Health studies and...

Bellerbys College is the UK’s No. 1 choice for international students with more choosing to study with us than any other college or school in the UK. Bellerbys College has over 55 years’ experience in successfully preparing international students for progression to top UK universities by delivering consistently excellent academic results. In 2015, 81% of Bellerbys A Level students achieved A*-B compared to the national average of 53%. In the last 5 years Bellerbys Foundation students have...

St Mary's University College was founded in 1850 by the Catholic Poor Schools Committee to meet the need for teachers to provide an education for the growing numbers of poor Catholic children located at Twickenham, a small suburb in London. The College comprises of five schools, namely Communication, Culture and Creative Arts; Education; Human Sciences; Management and Social Sciences; and Theology, Philosophy and History. The College offers a number of undergraduate, foundation, post...

With over 3,000 students from across Dorset, the South West of England and the rest of the UK, as well as overseas, Weymouth College offers a diverse range of courses, excellent facilities and a team of highly dedicated and experienced staff who provide guidance and support as well as quality teaching. Weymouth College was inspected by Ofsted in November 2015. Ofsted graded Weymouth College “Good” in all 6 categories inspected, and awarded a “Good” grade overall. Our vision is to transform...

Truro and Penwith College, a further education college, is the name used for Truro College and Penwith College, which merged in 2008 and remains their existing campuses in Cornwall, United Kingdom.The college offers Access Courses, Foundations, Diplomas, Bachelors, and Workforce Development courses. Small class size allows students to get tailored teaching and individual support, ensuring each student reaches their full potential. QAA for Higher Education awarded the college 'Full...

Gloucestershire College also known as Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology, is a college of further education in the county of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. It was originally formed in 1980 from the merger of four county colleges being Gloucestershire College of Education, Gloucestershire College of Art and Design, Gloucester City College of Technology, and North Gloucestershire College of Technology. The college offers a wide range of education and training programmes,...

Our vision is to play a leading role in transforming the lives of local people, our communities and our shared economic prosperity. We’ll do this by working in partnership with employers to meet the needs of our community through innovation, outreach and technology. Here at West Herts College student success is our greatest achievement and listening to our students keeps us moving forward and focused on what matters most.

Weston College is an Ofsted 'outstanding' college based in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. It provides education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners from across the country. Since 2001 the College, whose origins date back to 1845, has undergone a total transformation, culminating in being named both 'College of the Year' and 'Overall Further Education Provider of the Year' at the 2015 Times Educational Supplement Further Education Awards. This tremendous achievement places us...

Over the life of this Strategic Plan, Tyne Metropolitan College will; Excel through highly responsive, innovative and student-centred provision which results in outstanding outcomes and prepares our students to thrive in their chosen career pathway Achieve significant growth that is closely aligned to the needs of our local community and its economy, Meet, through a network of strategic partnerships, the social and economic needs of our community by fulfilling our role as a dynamic nucleus,...

93.6% of graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2016/17). Exceptional work placement opportunities with top global employers. High-ranking in Sports Science and Hospitality. First University to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence for tourism education (awarded by the Institute of Travel & Tourism). Career-focused degrees and sandwich year options. Job Shop offers 1,000s of hours of paid work every year.

Chesterfield College is a highly successful and vibrant College based in North Derbyshire with excellent pass rates and high student success levels. We have over 700 courses to choose from catering for a wide range of learners including foundation courses, A Levels, Apprenticeships, vocational (work related) and professional qualifications, diplomas and degrees. Many of our students go on to University, further study or straight in to work At the core of what we do is making our students as...

The roots of the University of Wolverhampton lie in the 19th century growth of Mechanics Institutes, providing vocational and general education for working men. In Wolverhampton the Free Library (1870) developed technical, scientific, commercial and general classes, while a School of Art, established in 1851, had been developed into the Municipal School for Art in new buildings by 1885. By 1903, we had courses in coach building, house painting and pattern making. The University has eight...

Heart of Worcestershire College is a further and higher education college that offers full time and part time courses in a diverse range of specialist subject areas. From courses for school leavers to affordable higher education and professional qualifications, we ensure our training is relevant to significantly improve employability prospects. We pride ourselves in delivering job related qualifications in high quality environments to enable our students achieve a positive and bright future....

Part of the University of Surrey, Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK and arguably the foremost musical theatre school in the world. As part of the University of Surrey’s School of Arts, GSA provides conservatoire-style training within a university environment. As a GSA student you will receive all the benefits of being part of one of the top universities in the country while training in our purpose-built studios. We attract talented...

The Cornwall College Group is committed to enriching the lives of and creating new opportunities for all members of the Cornish community. This is reflected in our mission statement: “To provide learners with a high quality experience, celebrated through vocational and academic achievement, personal development and employability.” With over 35,000 students and an annual budget of £76m, Cornwall College, which includes Duchy College and Falmouth Marine School, is one of the largest further...

Bedford College aims to be one of the best general further education colleges in the country, offering courses at all levels from entry level to higher education. In particular we wish to be recognised as: the leading advocate for learning within the local community with strong and productive links with other partners a nationally recognised centre of excellence in arts and technology education the leading provider of care, leisure and business training in the county the best local sixth...

Chelsea College of Arts is one of London's most prestigious art and design colleges. We offer courses in curating, fine art, graphic design communication, textile design and interior and spatial design. Chelsea has just over 1,400 students. The College’s small size and supportive atmosphere make studying here feel more like being part of a community. You will learn the practical, theoretical and professional elements of your subject from our expert staff. It is a place where experimentation,...

The Wigan and Leigh College was formed in April 1992 through the merger of Wigan College of Technology (formerly Wigan Mining and Technical College) and Leigh College. It is the only General Further and Higher Education College and consists of 4 campuses in the towns of Wigan and Leigh, Greater Manchester, England. The college consists of more than 14,500 students. It has developed a wide choice of qualifications at all levels from Entry level through to professional and post-graduate...

South Downs College is a provider of Higher Education teaching at levels 4 (HNC) and 5 (HND). These are both pre-degree level qualifications that could help further your employment prospects. Unlike many degrees, these courses are vocationally focussed and therefore can lead straight on to a career. On-site we have excellent, modern facilities to accompany your course. This ranges from laboratories and kennels for Animal Management, to brand new recording studios in Music. Similar to...

Yorkshire Coast College offers a varied selection of Further Education and Higher Education provision and operates out of two campuses; Westwood Campus is home to the Creative School of Arts and the Underground Music Department. Westwood is based on Valley Bridge Parade in the centre of Scarborough and offers a wide range of creative courses that includes the renowned BA Fine Art and BA Historical and Performance Costume for Stage and Screen degree programmes.

Ashbourne is one of London’s best private sixth form colleges. Ashbourne’s students’ A level exam results are consistently in the top five if not top three among similar private sixth form colleges in and around London. There are many reasons for this success but most of the credit belongs to our wonderful students without whose ability and devotion to hard work we would not enjoy such an achievement.

Craven College began life in 1894. Since then the college has responded successfully to the needs of the local, regional and national economy and the interests of the local community. We have grown in size, added new curriculum areas and ensured our resources reflect industry standards.

Located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, Tameside College is a further education college. Offering courses including Full-Time, Part-Time, Apprenticeships and University Level, Tameside College aims at providing quality education to its student populace. Tameside College offers first class education and training to its students in order to assist them in improving employability and generate economic prosperity. Tameside College offers a wide array of 16-18 school leavers’ courses,...

Blackburn College has a heritage going back 125 years, and is the one of the largest and most successful colleges in the country with the Ofsted accolade of Grade One, Outstanding in all areas. Since the opening of the University Centre in 2009 we have gone from strength to strength, proactively engaging with businesses in the development of many of our vocational and degree level courses; enabling us to meet local, regional, national and international needs at a time of constant change and...

City of Bristol College is one of the largest higher education colleges in the United Kingdom, UK. It provides more than 1,000 courses from entry to degree level for young people and adults aged 16 years and above. Some of the study areas that are covered by this institution include A-Levels, Animal Care, Floristry, Horticulture, Applied Forensic and Medical Science, Business, Catering and Hospitality, Computing, Construction, Creative and Performing Arts, Engineering and Manufacturing, ESOL...

One of the few independent art schools in the UK - the Glascow School of Art is an international creative community of artists, designers and architects located in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, Scotland.

Swindon College offers the widest range of full-time courses in the area with a mix of learning and training; preparing students both for employment and for university study. We also offer excellent success and progression rates. Our industry-standard facilities – including Engineering, Construction, Hospitality and Catering, Hairdressing, Beauty and Art and Design – make us the first choice for those considering vocational (work-related) courses in the region. Our new purpose-built...

We link the majority of our 1,500 courses to a specific career or academic route; we want to help each student achieve their goals, whether that’s getting the right job or going onto higher education. We keep a close eye on the jobs market across all industry sectors from catering to construction to business management, creative arts, IT, automotive technologies, sport, hairdressing, beauty, health and social care. Armed with this industry information, we shape our curriculum so that all...