Arts University Bournemouth

Entry onto Foundation (Level 3): 

All applicants regardless of the entry route, academic or non‑academic, all applicants are required to attend the PFF and must successfully complete it in order to receive the final offer.

Academic Route

Applicants are expected to have achieved either a minimum two A Levels at grade DD/Equivalent;

or BTEC   

or T Level Pass;

or A combination of qualifications totalling 48 UCAS points minimum.

or Access to HE Diploma

Non Academic Route

You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate, through activities, and written description of their previous experience and study/career goals, or other admissions processes such as interview for the course. 

The applicant should demonstrate a genuine commitment and motivation for higher education study in this subject. 

For Students applying without academic qualifications, applicants must have studied or demonstrate appropriate experiences a minimum of two years post GCSE level. 

Mature Students

It is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through the Awarding University’s standard admission procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process, or request of other documents such as detailed above.