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How To Apply & Enrol

This page is designed to walkthrough the process of applying for and enrolling onto any NDA course

Applying For Your Course

Select your level of study from the list below to see a step-by-step process of first applying for and then enrolling onto your chosen course.

Diploma Course

Short Course

Design Mastery Bundle

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Enrolling onto a Diploma Course

Enrol onto a Diploma Course in 3 Easy Steps

Enrol onto a Diploma Course in 3 easy steps.

1

Create Your NDA Account

First select ‘Enrol Now’ below to visit our enrolment platform, then register your details to create your NDA account.

2

Submit an Application

Apply for your chosen course. There are no entry requirements to study a Diploma course with us so approval is not required. You will be automatically accepted!

3

Complete Your Enrolment

Once your application is submitted and payment is received, your enrolment will be complete. You will then receive information about how to start your studies.

Enrolling onto a Short Course

Enrol onto a Short Course in 3 Easy Steps

Enrol onto a Short Course in 3 easy steps.

1

Create Your NDA Account

First select ‘Enrol Now’ below to visit our enrolment platform, then register your details to create your NDA account.

2

Submit an Application

Apply for your chosen course. There are no entry requirements to study a Short course with us so approval is not required. You will be automatically accepted!

3

Complete Your Enrolment

Once your application is submitted and payment is received, your enrolment will be complete. You will then receive information about how to start your studies.

Enrolling onto the Design Mastery Bundle

Enrol onto the 4 Course Bundle in 6 easy steps

Enrol onto the Design Mastery Bundle in 6 easy steps.

1

Create Your NDA Account

2

Start your application

First click ‘Apply for a Course.’  Select ‘Diploma’ for level of study,  your preferred ‘Study Option’ and the ‘4 Course Bundle’ listed.

3

Choose how to fund your Design Mastery Bundle

Both UK and International students can either pay in full or choose a monthly payment option to spread the cost.

4

Choose your Diploma start/course date

Depending on your chosen study option, select your preferred start date or available course date.

*A place on your chosen course date is only secured once payment is received*.

5

Submit & complete your application

There are no entry requirements, so once payment is received, your Diploma enrolment will be complete. You will then receive information about how to start your studies.

6

Re-enrolling for your short courses

Log back into your NDA Account and enrol onto your 1st online short course. Enter your unique ‘VLS student number’ in the ‘Apply a Promocode’ field to skip payment and complete your enrolment. Repeat this process for your 2nd and 3rd short course.

*It is not recommended to study a short course alongside In-Studio or Online Fast-Track Diploma study.*

Applying for a Bachelor's Degree

Apply for a Bachelor’s Degree in 5 easy steps

Apply for and Enrol onto a Bachelor’s Degree in 5 easy steps.

1

Create Your NDA Account

2

Apply for one of our Bachelor's Degree Courses

Select ‘Apply for a Course’ and fill in the short application form.

3

Upload Your Supporting Documents

Upload previous qualification documents or evidence of industry experience to support your degree application.

*Progressing students can skip this step by confirming their student status by inputting their ‘Previous Student Number’.*

4

Submit Your Application

First check, then submit your application. It will be reviewed by a member of our tutor team.

*Progressing students will be automatically accepted.*

5

Complete Your Enrolment

If accepted, make payment (or apply for a student loan) to complete your enrolment! From there our team will contact you with details of how to access the VLS and begin your studies!

Applying for a Master's Degree

Apply for a Master’s Degree in 5 easy steps

Apply for and Enrol onto a Master’s Degree in 5 easy steps.

1

Create Your NDA Account

Head to our enrolment platform and register your details to create an account.

2

Apply for one of our Master's Courses

Select ‘Apply for a Course’ and fill in the short application form.

3

Upload Your Supporting Documents

Upload previous qualification documents or evidence of industry experience to support your degree application.

*Progressing students can skip this step by confirming their student status by inputting their ‘Previous Student Number’.*

4

Submit Your Application

First check, then submit your application. It will be reviewed by a member of our tutor team.

*Progressing students will be automatically accepted.*

5

Complete Your Enrolment

If accepted, make payment (or apply for a student loan) to complete your enrolment! From there our team will contact you with details of how to access the VLS and begin your studies!

What is UK Government Funding?

UK students pay approximately 50% of the full course fee – the balance is funded by the UK Government’s Adult education budget (AEB).

The National Design Academy is the only design school to be able to offer this funding as our Diplomas are all fully accredited by AIM Qualifications.