
Getting into University: Art and Design Courses
Create a Standout UCAS Application and Secure Your University Place
Clare McEwan(Author)
Trotman (Publisher)
14th Edition
Published on 24. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
138 pages
978-1-911724-93-3 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate guide to securing your place at university to study art, design or architecture.
Now in its 14th edition, Getting into Art & Design Courses is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong university application.
This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including:
What to consider when choosing the right course and university for you
Support on preparing a winning UCAS application and personal statement in the new three-part format
Advice on putting together a portfolio of your work
Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine
First-hand advice from admissions tutors, students and industry professionals
Features a chapter dedicated to architecture with specific personal statement advice
MPW Guides make the complex procedures for getting into higher education clear and accessible to all. Written by acknowledged experts in a concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
Now in its 14th edition, Getting into Art & Design Courses is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong university application.
This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including:
What to consider when choosing the right course and university for you
Support on preparing a winning UCAS application and personal statement in the new three-part format
Advice on putting together a portfolio of your work
Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine
First-hand advice from admissions tutors, students and industry professionals
Features a chapter dedicated to architecture with specific personal statement advice
MPW Guides make the complex procedures for getting into higher education clear and accessible to all. Written by acknowledged experts in a concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
More details
Edition
14th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-911724-93-3 (9781911724933)
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James Foster | Gregoris Ioannou
Getting into Art and Design Courses
Book
03/2024
13th Edition
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Person
Clare has taught A Level Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Photography for the past two decades, as well as GCSE Fine Art and Photography. She has extensive experience supporting both UK and international students through the application process for art foundation and creative degree courses, offering guidance on portfolio development, preparing for interviews and making the most of open days.
Content
Introduction
Careers in art and design
Foundation courses
Degree courses
Architecture
How to apply
International students
Putting together a portfolio
The interview
Offers and what to do on results day
Fees and funding
Postgraduate courses
Further information
Appendices
Careers in art and design
Foundation courses
Degree courses
Architecture
How to apply
International students
Putting together a portfolio
The interview
Offers and what to do on results day
Fees and funding
Postgraduate courses
Further information
Appendices