Getting into art & design courses (7th ed., 2011 entry)

Art and design courses are incredibly popular and the process of application requires very thorough preparation and a lot of research.

There are hundreds of course variations so it can be difficult to narrow your choice.

You'll also need to know how to put together a portfolio that showcases your work which you can talk confidently and passionately about at interview. Getting Into Art and Design Courses is an honest and practical guide through all the steps of the application process including: how and when to apply- the different application routes, preparing your application if you're an international student, researching all the funding options available to you and thinking about your future career in art and design. Founded in 1973, MPW, a group of independent sixth-form colleges, has one of the highest number of university placements each year of any independent school in the UK and has developed considerable expertise in the field of applications strategy.

They author the Getting Into guides which explain the application procedures for many popular university subjects, as well as the best-selling How To Complete Your UCAS Application. Also available in the Getting Into series: Getting Into Business & Economics CoursesGetting Into Dental SchoolGetting Into Engineering CoursesGetting Into LawGetting Into Medical SchoolGetting Into Oxford & CambridgeGetting Into Physiotherapy CoursesGetting Into Psychology CoursesGetting Into Veterinary School