The University of the Arts London Awarding Body Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is a pivotal qualification which provides a transition from general education to specialist art and design education, enabling the learner to make an informed decision when applying to art and design higher education or seeking employment within a related industry.

The programme therefore builds on learners' prior experience, linking skills already acquired with ideas and challenges which will extend the learners' critical independence and enable them to demonstrate a full understanding of the relevant standards to achieve progression to Higher Education or a career of their choice.

This qualification is available at both Levels 3 and 4, and both versions of the qualification are accredited to the QCF.

This qualification has UCAS points attributed to it at the following levels:

• Pass 165 UCAS points
• Merit 225 UCAS points
• Distinction 285 UCAS points
  

The QAN numbers for the qualifications are:

• UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - 500/5316/4
• UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - 500/3360/8