Arts University Plymouth

Flexible Study Modes

To support students in balancing their work, life, and academic commitments, we offer two distinct study pathways:

Weekday Mode:

6 hours on-campus learning (1 day) + 6 hours independent self-study (any day).

Weekday/Weekend Mode:

2 days on campus: Friday (3 hours) + Saturday OR Sunday (3 hours) + 6 hours independent self-study during the weekday.

To meet the demanding academic content of a UK degree, all applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the B2 level or above of the Common European Framework (CEFR).

A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of applicant’s English language ability, which include:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above
• IELTS 5.5 overall
• Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
• VCAD Internal English Assessment

Standard Academic Route

72 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 120 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3 or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3

Non-Standard Route

• For applicants aged 21 and above, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admissions if they possess at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK (a professional CV is required). This experience should showcase transferable skills and knowledge necessary for entry onto the course.
• For applicants aged under 21, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admission if they possess a Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSEs, or equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the UK demonstrating the necessary transferable skills and knowledge for entry onto the course.

These entry requirements apply to Arts University Plymouth courses delivered with VCAD with a Foundation Year. The foundation year supports applicants who need preparatory undergraduate study before Level 4. The entry routes for Arts University Plymouth at VCAD are:

Standard academic route

• 72 UCAS tariff points (or above), or a 120-credit or 60-credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3.

Mature / non-standard route (aged 21+)

• Applicants aged 21 and above who may not meet the standard entry requirements could be considered if they have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK (a professional CV is required), showing the transferable skills and knowledge needed for the course.

Applicants under 21

• Applicants under 21 who may not meet the standard entry requirements could be considered with a Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the UK.

AF Education will confirm with VCAD which entry route applies to you before you apply.