The Graduate Diploma in Applied Arts is worth 120 credits and is usually undertaken full-time over one year. The content may be either a major Body of Work, worth 60 credits, plus three 20-credit papers chosen from Research and Presentation, Creative Enterprise, Special Topic (two available); or other degree papers with the approval of the Head of School. Each major has well-equipped specialist rooms and facilities. Our teaching staff are well qualified and committed to encouraging quality student learning. For students who have either: completed a degree in a related area of study and wish to extend their work into new areas or genres substantial relevant creative experience in lieu of a degree a place in an approved international exchange programme (their results would be cross-credited back to their main qualification in their homeland)