Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design) BA

Start date: September 2024
Delivery type: On campus
Duration: 4 years full time
Contact: IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk

Course overview

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The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design) offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Design related undergraduate degree programme.

The University of Leeds International Foundation Year is one of the most established and successful programmes of its type in the UK. For more than 30 years it has been helping high-achieving international students to realise their ambition of studying for an undergraduate degree at the University. During this year of study, all your teaching is delivered by academic staff at the University and you are taught on campus and have full access to our facilities.

Course details

The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design) is an extended 4-year degree. It offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Design-related undergraduate degree programme.The International Foundation Year will provide a firm grounding in the subjects required for continuation on to undergraduate study. Successful completion of the initial year will guarantee you progression onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Leeds.

Course structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.

For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design) BA in the course catalogue

Year 1 compulsory modules

Module Name	Credits
Introduction to Design and Creative Thinking	40
Academic Study Skills for Arts and Social Sciences	40

Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

Module Name	Credits
Art and Cultural History	40
Exploring the Arts and Humanities	40

Learning and teaching

On this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Entry requirements

International

Please go to the International Foundation Year website for details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Fees

UK: £9,250 (per year)

International: £23,000 (per year)

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.

Scholarships and financial support

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