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BA (HONS) CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE PRACTICE

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I want to apply to:

BA (Hons) Contemporary Creative Practice: Graphic Design/Illustration/Photography/Animation

UndergraduateVietnamese student

The BA (Hons) Contemporary Creative Practice programme allows students to specialise in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography or Animation. Through creative theory and project-based learning, students develop specialist expertise, critical thinking and a distinctive creative identity while building a professional portfolio for the creative industries.

Awarded byUniversity of Staffordshire

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO QUALIFY

Applicants must be at least 17 years old and meet one of the following entry requirements:

Hold a Vietnamese High School Diploma and have completed the Pathway to University of Staffordshire Programme
Pass 2 subjects in the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) examination.
An access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher Education
An award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at 60 percent
An award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at 4 points

One of the following:

A proficiency test within the last 2 years:

IELTS (non UKVI): 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or
TOEFL IBT: Listening: 17; Speaking: 20; Reading: 18; Writing: 17

A proficiency test within the last 5 years:

International Baccalaureate (taught in English) Pass in English B at Standard Level grade 5 or High Level grade 4; or
IGCSE English: IGCSE English as a first or second language: Grade C; or
Cambridge International English GCE O-Level/GCSE: English Language grade A – C

If you have not met one of the above requirements you need to complete IELTS Upper-Intermediate Course at BUV or equivalent.

You don’t need to provide evidence of English language proficiency if any of the following conditions apply: If you’re a UK national; If you’ve completed a full degree from a UK university.

*In case applicants would like to be considered for recognition of prior learning, interviews might be required (if applicable)

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REQUIRED MATERIALS

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

A fully completed and signed Application
02 photographs (3x4cm) taken in the last 6 months
Notarised ID card or passport with a valid visa page
01 notarised copy of high school graduation certificate and other certificate(s) (if applicable)
01 notarised copies of academic transcripts of year 10, 11, 12 and other transcripts (if applicable)
Notarised IELTS or TOEFL Certificate. The tests must have been taken within 24 months of the Intake date
Temporary certificate of high school graduation
01 copy of Vietnamese residence card or work permits for international students
Completed fee payer authorisation form (Click here to download form)
If you are applying for Credit Transfer or Accreditation of Experiential/Prior Learning (APL), you will need to complete Exemption application form and the form is available in the Academic Office. The form will be considered, and the Academic Office will confirm the result to you. An administrative fee will be charged before the application processing
Receipt of application fee

*Note: Incomplete applications are likely to result in a delayed processing.

A notarised copy of passport
A notarised copy of accepted English qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/BUV’s Placement Test result or equivalent)
A notarised copy of high school diploma or equivalent and transcripts
Original medical report
A notarised copy of valid Vietnamese visa/resident card

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TUITION DETAILS

FEE STRUCTURE

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Academic Year2026/2027

Vietnamese students

Tuition Fee

Total Tuition Fee₫850,000,000

Average Annual Tuition Fee₫284,000,000

The tuition fee above applies to the undergraduate programme. For students who do not yet meet the entry requirements and need to complete a Foundation programme, please see the fee details here.

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BA (HONS) CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE PRACTICE

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