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Graduate Diploma in Art, Design & Creative Practice

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Graduate Diploma
Location
Glasgow
School
Cross School Programme
UCAS Code
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Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Art, Design and Creative Practice is a full-time, low-residency (blended) programme offering pathways in Communication Design, Contemporary Fine Art Practice, Design Innovation, and Interior and Architectural Studies. It supports creative individuals seeking to extend their practice, transition to postgraduate study, or advance careers in the creative industries. Students begin with a three-week intensive period on campus in Glasgow before continuing online through flexible, interactive learning. Guided by expert staff, they develop creative confidence, practical and critical skills, and a deeper understanding of cultural and contextual issues. Graduates emerge as imaginative, responsible practitioners prepared for further study or professional practice. Students achieving 120 credits at Level 10 with Merit or above are guaranteed progression to a relevant GSA postgraduate taught programme. All degree programmes are validated by the University of Glasgow.

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Application Guidelines + Digital Portfolio

Hope Connachan-Holmes, MDes Graphics/​​Illustration/​​Photography, 2024.

How to Apply

More on How to Apply / Year 1 Entry / Advanced Entry (or getting into Year 2 direct).

Louise Campion, MFA, 2024.

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Graduate Showcase

Join us for Degree Show - immerse yourself in our digital showcase of graduating students' work and see final year projects from students of this programme.

Lita Murphy, Painting and Printmaking, 2024.

Graduate destinations

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Indicative Programme Costs

Resource Lists

Visit the library for the specialist reading lists for this programme. Key resources are expected to be read/viewed by all students enrolled on this course during study. You can also find wider and suggested reading on the subject, with many of the contents available to read online once students have enrolled on the programme.

Kaci Smith. Communication Design, 2025.

International Students + VISAs

As one of the leading art schools in the UK, The Glasgow School of Art welcomes international students to all of its programmes. The School offers an environment in which difference is encouraged and diversity of background and approach is valued.


Kyle Allan, MSA Stage 3, 2025.

Exchange & Study Abroad

The Glasgow School of Art has an extensive student and staff exchange programme with about 75 of the world’s leading Art, Design and Architecture schools. These partnerships have been built up over many years through academic relationships and collaborations and extend to all corners of the world.

Rachel Hendry, Interior Design, 2024.

This programme participates in the Glasgow Clyde College Associate Student Scheme

This programme participates in the scheme supporting applicants from their HNC Art & Design to Year 2 of this and other programmes.

This programme is subject to validation

We review the content of our programmes regularly, making changes where necessary to improve the student experience and our graduate prospects.  This programme is being reviewed and is subject validation. You can read more about what ‘Subject to Validation’ means here.

Brogan Vandenio. Fine Art Photography, 2024.
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