BA (Hons) Creative Practice (Top Up)

BA (Hons) Creative Practice is for any creative thinker or specialist with the desire to gain significant experience in the professional practice within the creative industries. The course is co-ordinated and led by two senior lecturers with over a combined 20 years of teaching and industry experience. The course will assist your individual practice as well as a collaborative approach to work. There are student lead residential trips and projects as part of the work carried out throughout the year where work culminates into an exhibition style presentation of work.

Students will develop a plan for their next steps whilst on the course as part of their professional development. It is possible to come to this course from a wide range of creative disciplines and really flourish in your own practice and play a key role in a cohort of passionate creatives. Students may progress on to this course with backgrounds in; Fine Art, Fashion, Photography, Graphic, Interior Design, Games Design and Film and TV along with many others.

Any learner with a creative background should feel free to apply.

Creative Development
Research Analysis and Contextual Understanding
Professional Practice
Final Major Project

Students are assessed through course work ranging from long portfolio based projects, Dissertation and collaborative projects.

This course is a degree level qualification which consists of:

Specialist Subject Learning
Professional and Industry Experience
Academic Tutorials and Progress Reviews
Independent Study and Research
Assessment Through Assignments, Projects and Presentations
Development of Academic, Professional and Employability Skills

We offer a range of support services to help you succeed during your studies, including:

Financial support and funding advice
Student finance support
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) guidance and support
Support from our dedicated Higher Education team
Personal academic tutoring and study support
Wellbeing, mental health and safeguarding services
Access to the Student Minds mental health and wellbeing resources
Academic skills development, including research, referencing and study skills workshops
Careers education, information, advice and guidance
Employability support and progression to university or employment

The tuition fee for this course is £6,100 per year for full-time study or £3,050 per year for part-time study.

There are three ways to pay for your course:

Student Finance. Eligible students can apply for a Higher Education Tuition Fee Loan through Student Finance England.
Self-Funding. Students can pay their tuition fees in full at enrolment or spread the cost across three instalments throughout the academic year.
Employer Sponsorship. If your employer is funding your studies, payment can be made directly by them.

Some Higher Education courses may be eligible for funding through the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), subject to eligibility criteria and funding availability. Please contact the HE Team for the latest information and to discuss the options available to you.

If you would like further information about course fees, funding options, or payment arrangements, please contact the HE Team at HEenquiries@nwslc.ac.uk

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the Higher Education Team and the Course Lead.

In some cases, where applicants have the relevant qualifications and/or professional experience, we may be able to make a decision based on the information provided in the application and issue an offer without the need for an interview.

For other applicants, we may invite you to attend an interview to discuss your previous experience, career aspirations and suitability for the course to ensure you meet the entry requirements. This also provides an opportunity for you to ask questions about the course and ensure it is the right choice for your future.

Please ensure you regularly check your emails, as all updates regarding your application and any next steps will be communicated by the Higher Education Team.