Does anyone know the difference between level 3 and level 4 art foundations ? I have been accepted into a level 3 art foundation but worried incase it is less respected to unis ? Is level 4 better for when applying to uni ?
Does anyone know the difference between level 3 and level 4 art foundations ? I have been accepted into a level 3 art foundation but worried incase it is less respected to unis ? Is level 4 better for when applying to uni ?
or are they similar ?
They're pretty much the same qualification (the only difference is in the level of a single module and that a level 3 attracts tariff points while the level 4 version does not).
They're pretty much the same qualification (the only difference is in the level of a single module and that a level 3 attracts tariff points while the level 4 version does not).
ahh okay, so is the level 3 the one thats more beneficial in terms of uni then, as it add towards ucas points ? Thankyouuu
ahh okay, so is the level 3 the one thats more beneficial in terms of uni then, as it add towards ucas points ? Thankyouuu
It's whichever course you think suits you best and where you think you'll do your best work...art & design schools/universities will be happy with either.
The only reason to pick level 3 FAD over level 4 FAD is either - because you think the college offering it will be better for you or - because you're considering applying to a non art & design based degree after the foundation diploma and the universities you're considering for that course would accept tariff points from the FAD
It's whichever course you think suits you best and where you think you'll do your best work...art & design schools/universities will be happy with either.
The only reason to pick level 3 FAD over level 4 FAD is either - because you think the college offering it will be better for you or - because you're considering applying to a non art & design based degree after the foundation diploma and the universities you're considering for that course would accept tariff points from the FAD
Oh okay thanks a lot ! do you also know if either are more difficult getting in to, for example is the level 4 foundation harder when trying to get into the course ?
Oh okay thanks a lot ! do you also know if either are more difficult getting in to, for example is the level 4 foundation harder when trying to get into the course ?
It shouldn't be - like I say the course content is identical except in the Level 4 course over half the course is at Level 4 (in the level 3 course it's just under 50%)....by the end of the year you'll be at Level 4 if you pass and at the start of the year you'll be at Level 3 regardless which you choose (that's the point of the course - it's a bridge between A level and degree level work )
The difference is not noticeable to anyone except administrative staff
It shouldn't be - like I say the course content is identical except in the Level 4 course over half the course is at Level 4 (in the level 3 course it's just under 50%)....by the end of the year you'll be at Level 4 if you pass and at the start of the year you'll be at Level 3 regardless which you choose (that's the point of the course - it's a bridge between A level and degree level work )
The difference is not noticeable to anyone except administrative staff