
The 10th February marked the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 and gave us a great opportunity to catch up with some of our former apprentices. See what they had to say about life after their apprenticeship.
Our UAL Art and Design Level 2 course aims to develop your creative skills so that you can progress to further study in a range of Art and Design disciplines and pursue a successful career in the dynamic world of creative arts. You will be encouraged to explore a variety of creative skills and techniques through both course-led assignments and live brief opportunities. These courses equip you to make confident informed decisions and judgments regarding your work and develop your creative skills in a positive independent manner. You will need to possess a sound artistic ability, good communication skills and the desire to express yourself creatively.
You will benefit from state of-the-art facilities including a photography studio and dark room, industry standard IT suites and design software, laser cutters, creative workshops and media studios.
The topics studied on this course are:
No exams - 100% coursework portfolio. All units/projects are internally assessed and externally moderated by the awarding body UAL.
Future career opportunities may include:
There will be additional costs for some photographic materials and colour computer printouts. Other materials that you will need is an art pack and sketchbooks/mounting boards.
It is important to be prepared for all lessons that you attend on your study programme.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
The 10th February marked the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 and gave us a great opportunity to catch up with some of our former apprentices. See what they had to say about life after their apprenticeship.
We have been catching up with students at Bury College University Centre that are developing their skills whilst studying a Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).
Find out how Isabel has used her T Level placement to support with the start-up of a healthy horse treat business.
Our Performing Arts students recently entertained local schools with their production of ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’. Find out more here.
Find out how Bury College are championing T Levels. Read how T Levels and Bury College can help you on your journey to a positive future. See how many students currently study T Levels, how many employers we work with, and more.
The Bury College University Centre Class of 2024 recently celebrated their graduation. Joined by their friends, family, and tutors, our students marked this truly special occasion.