International Foundation Programme - Art, Design and Media

Please note this programme is currently under review and changes to modules are expected.

This programme is ideal if you need to boost your English language and study skills to join your chosen undergraduate degree in an Art, Design, or Media subject.

The first semester will focus on key skills across all areas of Art, Design, and Media, and in the second semester you will then specialise in your target area of Fashion, Fine Art, Textiles, Animation, or Design.

Upon successful completion, you will be guaranteed a place on one of our undergraduate degrees in an Art, Design, or Media subject area at Northumbria University.

Key facts

• Progress on to an undergraduate degree in Art, Design, or Multimedia at Northumbria University
• Develop an understanding of theory and concepts by demonstrating through practical work
• Gain an awareness of academic culture in the UK as you integrate into student life within a UK university
• Other pathways are available for progression on to undergraduate degrees in Business; Engineering; and Computing, English Language, Law, Media Production, Psychology and Sport subjects

• GCSE/iGCSE – 5 passes at A-C

We welcome applications from students who have obtained good grades in their upper secondary education.

We also now accept the following:

• China

   

  – Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with a minimum average of 70% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with a minimum average of 60% or higher
• India

   

  – Standard 11 with 55%, Standard 12 with 50%.
• Malaysia

   

  – SPM Malaysia School Certificate, Forecast results accepted – UEC pass grades also accepted.
• Senegal

   

  – Baccalaureate/Baccalaureat Technique 10/20

Depending on your chosen degree course, specific subject requirements may apply. Our team will be able to help confirm the details for you.

For other country specific entry requirements, please check our

English language requirements

There are multiple entry levels to the International Foundation Programme depending on your IELTS level:

• 4.5 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 12-month programme
• 5.0 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 9-month programme
• 5.5 with no single sub score below 5.5, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 6-month programme

Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.

Age requirements

You must be over 16 years old

If you are under 18 at the start of the International Foundation Programme, you will need to include with your application a signed consent form by your parent or legal guardian. You can find a copy of this on our