May 2026
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Are you creative? Do you want to enhance both your creative and technical skills?
As an artist and designer, do you want to explore sculpture, fine art, fashion, textiles, and graphic design? Or, as a digital designer, are you eager to dive into graphic design, visual communication, 2D and 3D concept art, and animation?
If so, this course is perfect for you! Through practical, hands-on learning, you will express and refine your ideas using a range of traditional and digital materials, techniques, and processes, including industry-standard software and equipment. You will reflect on your own work, as well as that of other artists and designers, with visits to galleries and museums enriching your studies.
Through a diverse range of projects, you will gain the skills necessary for progression into university-level study or full-time employment.
New Students
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Art and Design or a related subject, such as Textiles, Graphic Design, or Photography, at GCSE level.
As part of the ‘Meet the Tutor’ session, you will be required to bring a portfolio, which might include GCSE sketchbooks, a digital presentation, or artwork created in your own time.
*The College reserves the right to request a school reference if necessary.
Progressing Students
UAL Level Two Diploma in Art and Design, with a minimum of a Merit grade. You must also provide a satisfactory tutor reference for attitude, behaviour, and punctuality, and maintain a minimum attendance of 85%.
Students typically progress to higher education either through a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or directly onto BA/BSc level study within their specialist field at university or art school. Alternatively, students may move directly into employment or pursue an apprenticeship.
Potential career routes in the art and digital design industry:
Please note:
The UAL Level Three Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design, and Communication is a two-year qualification with no exams, consisting of six units - three in Year One and three in Year Two.
Teaching is delivered by subject specialists through workshops, one-to-one tutorials, lectures, group work, and group critiques. You will be taught in dedicated art studios, including the print room, sculpture studio, digital suite, and spacious, well-lit studios.
Throughout the course, you will develop both creative and practical skills, as well as confidence in communication and problem-solving. You will be encouraged to engage in open discussions about the themes and ideas in your work, helping you refine your individual creative practice. You will compile both traditional and digital sketchbooks to document your ideas, practical work, and supporting written content.
The course is divided into two pathways: Art and Design and Digital Design. Both pathways aim to develop your practical and critical thinking skills through a variety of projects, underpinned by art and design history and theory. Life drawing is a component of both pathways. You will explore a wide range of themes and ideas, study diverse artists and designers, and gradually develop your own personal interests and creative direction as the course progresses.
Year One introduces different specialist areas of art and design while building essential practical and creative thinking skills. Year Two focuses on progression to Higher Education (HE) and employment. You will work on more self-directed projects within your chosen discipline, resulting in a professionally presented portfolio that will support your university or job application.
At the end of both Year One and Year Two, you will complete a final major project within your specialist area, each culminating in a public exhibition, showcasing your skills and personal growth throughout the course.
Art and Design Specialist Areas Covered:
Digital Design Specialist Areas Covered:
Programme of Study:
Your main course is part of an individually tailored study programme, which includes taught sessions, studio time, and tutorials. As part of your course, you will also gain work experience through a live project brief, a Fashion Show, and the End-of-Year Exhibition. If you have not yet achieved a Grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths at Level 2, these subjects will also be incorporated into your study programme.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2026. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated – 08/10/2025
Course Code:
P5583
Study type:
Full Time
Awarded by:
UAL (University of the Arts London)
Course length:
Two years
Start date:
September 2026Course Code:
P5583
Study type:
Full Time
Awarded by:
UAL (University of the Arts London)
Course length:
Two years
Start date:
September 2026
New Students
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Art and Design or a related subject, such as Textiles, Graphic Design, or Photography, at GCSE level.
As part of the ‘Meet the Tutor’ session, you will be required to bring a portfolio, which might include GCSE sketchbooks, a digital presentation, or artwork created in your own time.
*The College reserves the right to request a school reference if necessary.
Progressing Students
UAL Level Two Diploma in Art and Design, with a minimum of a Merit grade. You must also provide a satisfactory tutor reference for attitude, behaviour, and punctuality, and maintain a minimum attendance of 85%.
Students typically progress to higher education either through a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or directly onto BA/BSc level study within their specialist field at university or art school. Alternatively, students may move directly into employment or pursue an apprenticeship.
Potential career routes in the art and digital design industry:
Please note:
The UAL Level Three Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design, and Communication is a two-year qualification with no exams, consisting of six units - three in Year One and three in Year Two.
Teaching is delivered by subject specialists through workshops, one-to-one tutorials, lectures, group work, and group critiques. You will be taught in dedicated art studios, including the print room, sculpture studio, digital suite, and spacious, well-lit studios.
Throughout the course, you will develop both creative and practical skills, as well as confidence in communication and problem-solving. You will be encouraged to engage in open discussions about the themes and ideas in your work, helping you refine your individual creative practice. You will compile both traditional and digital sketchbooks to document your ideas, practical work, and supporting written content.
The course is divided into two pathways: Art and Design and Digital Design. Both pathways aim to develop your practical and critical thinking skills through a variety of projects, underpinned by art and design history and theory. Life drawing is a component of both pathways. You will explore a wide range of themes and ideas, study diverse artists and designers, and gradually develop your own personal interests and creative direction as the course progresses.
Year One introduces different specialist areas of art and design while building essential practical and creative thinking skills. Year Two focuses on progression to Higher Education (HE) and employment. You will work on more self-directed projects within your chosen discipline, resulting in a professionally presented portfolio that will support your university or job application.
At the end of both Year One and Year Two, you will complete a final major project within your specialist area, each culminating in a public exhibition, showcasing your skills and personal growth throughout the course.
Art and Design Specialist Areas Covered:
Digital Design Specialist Areas Covered:
Programme of Study:
Your main course is part of an individually tailored study programme, which includes taught sessions, studio time, and tutorials. As part of your course, you will also gain work experience through a live project brief, a Fashion Show, and the End-of-Year Exhibition. If you have not yet achieved a Grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths at Level 2, these subjects will also be incorporated into your study programme.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2026. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated – 08/10/2025
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