Part-Time Course Guide
Our 2025/26 Part-Time Course Guide is OUT NOW!
Fine Art (Level 4 Higher National Certificate/ Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Art & Design
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Year 1 Modules
- Unit A1: Concept & Development
- Unit A2: Creative Project
- Year 2 Modules
- Unit B1: Personal Professional Development
- Unit B2: Professional Project
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
32 UCAS points at A-Level (must include Art or Art related subject) together with 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include Art, Maths and English (Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy will also be accepted); OR Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design; Level 3 Art and Design Foundation Diploma; or equivalent Level 3 qualification. You will be required to present a portfolio of work demonstrating your suitability and aptitude for this course at interview. Minimum age for entry is normally 18, which may be waived in exceptional cases.ROI Requirements
32 UCAS points to include Art at Higher Level and 4 OLC’s (Grade O5 or above) to include Art, Maths and English (Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy will also be accepted); OR Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, Level 3 Art and Design Foundation Diploma or equivalent Level 3 qualification A portfolio of work demonstrating your suitability and aptitude for this course must be presented at interview. Minimum age for entry is normally 18, which may be waived in exceptional cases.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
Students are not required to undertake work placement
What's Next?
Further Study
On completion of the course you can to progress into a relevant degree programme at university with exemption of Year 1 and 2 in some cases, or seek employment opportunities in this field.( University places are most often subject to interview)Career Prospects
Professional Practicing Artist Gallery Assistant/ Curator Education/Teaching Studio assistant working within the Creative Industries.Enquiry
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It made sense for me to study in an area where I could work alongside my studies. There is a huge benefit to the HLA because you can study locally, there’s no course fees and you learn about the industry while you’re working. There are so many employment opportunities!Roberta Deehan (HLA in Hospitality and Tourism Management) -
I studied the OCN Level 2 Award in Bakery & Patisserie. My course was delivered in the College's kitchens. There was a sense of community and a warm relaxing atmosphere throughout. If I was to describe my experience in 3 words it would be fun, exciting and therapeutic!Stephen McAteer (Limavady)