Workshops & Courses
Making Change Course - April 25
Ready to take your first steps to study art at university level?
Whether you’re looking to gain more experience, boost your confidence, or explore exciting new creative techniques before you start your degree, our free two-week 'Making Change' course is the perfect way to prepare you to start university and gain support for your application. You will get an art school experience, and during the course you will get the chance to meet the lecturers for the subjects you are interested in studying.
Why Join the Making Change Course?
Get an Art School experience: Get a taste of university-level art education and connect with lecturers from the subjects that inspire you.
Develop Your Creative Skills: Experiment with a variety of painting and printing techniques, test your skills as a fine artist and get hands-on with materials, that bring your ideas to life.
Build Your Portfolio: Create standout pieces to showcase your talent and support your university application.
This course has been designed to support you commencing your Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies with Arts University Plymouth in September 2025.
What will I learn?
During the course you will make, discuss and experiment with materials and ideas, whilst preparing for entry onto one of our Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses. You will be supported in making an application, and you will improve your knowledge of the higher education sector.
Are you a mature student?
Did you know that 31% of students at Arts University Plymouth are mature students? We pride ourselves on being a creative environment for all ages.
As well as support in completing your application, you'll be given advice and tips on how to prepare your portfolio, as well as comprehensive student finance advice. Previous graduates of our Making Change courses have gone on to study at degree level on subjects including Fashion, Textiles, Fine Art, Craft and Material Practices and Painting, Drawing & Printmaking, and across our range of postgraduate courses.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
You don’t need to have a portfolio prepared - you just have to bring your enthusiasm and meet the following criteria:
Aged between 18 - 70 at the beginning of the course
Interested in studying at Arts University Plymouth in September 2025
Want to explore higher education opportunities at an undergraduate or postgraduate level
Eligible for at least two years of student funding or looking at self-funding a Higher Education course*
Planning on studying in the UK on a student visa (if not a UK citizen)
Able to attend all six sessions (see dates below)
*More information on whether you are eligible for financial support can be found at www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies. If you are unsure if you are eligible, we can discuss this with you once you have applied.
Why Join the Making Change Course?
Get an Art School experience: Get a taste of university-level art education and connect with lecturers from the subjects that inspire you.
Develop Your Creative Skills: Experiment with a variety of painting and printing techniques, test your skills as a fine artist and get hands-on with materials, that bring your ideas to life.
Build Your Portfolio: Create standout pieces to showcase your talent and support your university application.
This course has been designed to support you commencing your Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies with Arts University Plymouth in September 2025.
What will I learn?
During the course you will make, discuss and experiment with materials and ideas, whilst preparing for entry onto one of our Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses. You will be supported in making an application, and you will improve your knowledge of the higher education sector.
Are you a mature student?
Did you know that 31% of students at Arts University Plymouth are mature students? We pride ourselves on being a creative environment for all ages.
As well as support in completing your application, you'll be given advice and tips on how to prepare your portfolio, as well as comprehensive student finance advice. Previous graduates of our Making Change courses have gone on to study at degree level on subjects including Fashion, Textiles, Fine Art, Craft and Material Practices and Painting, Drawing & Printmaking, and across our range of postgraduate courses.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
You don’t need to have a portfolio prepared - you just have to bring your enthusiasm and meet the following criteria:
Aged between 18 - 70 at the beginning of the course
Interested in studying at Arts University Plymouth in September 2025
Want to explore higher education opportunities at an undergraduate or postgraduate level
Eligible for at least two years of student funding or looking at self-funding a Higher Education course*
Planning on studying in the UK on a student visa (if not a UK citizen)
Able to attend all six sessions (see dates below)
*More information on whether you are eligible for financial support can be found at www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies. If you are unsure if you are eligible, we can discuss this with you once you have applied.
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