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Our daughter wants to study design. Foundation courses have been mentioned. Can you explain what they are?
Some degree courses want students to have the grounding of an art foundation course before they start a degree. Art foundation courses are available at colleges across the country. Although they are listed on this website, applications are made direct to the colleges themselves.
Applying
- Our son wants to apply to university but we are concerned about the finances. What advice can you offer?
- Our son left school last year to work. Now he wants to go to university. How does he apply?
- Our daughter wants to study design. Foundation courses have been mentioned. Can you explain what they are?
- My daughter's friends have started getting offers. When is she going to hear something?
- I'm not listed as a proxy, but can I check the progress of my son's application?
- Our daughter was ill during her AS year, so we're worried neither her predictions nor results will get her the offers she really deserves. Can we do anything?
- My daughter is thinking about applying to university but I'm not sure how much debt she is likely to get into?