International Foundation Programme – Art, Design and Media
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-01-01 | - |
2024-03-01 | - |
2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
It offers flexible entry levels based on IELTS scores, with durations ranging from 6 to 12 months. The program focuses on developing students' academic skills, English language proficiency, and subject-specific knowledge to prepare them for higher education in the UK.
Program Outline
Other:
Entry Requirements:
- 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.
- 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
Age Requirements:
- You must be over 16 years old
Tuition fee 2024/25 IELTS 4.5 will study the 12-month programme: £20,750 IELTS 5.0 will study the 9-month programme: £16,750 IELTS 5.5 will study the 6-month programme: £11,250
Overview:
Northumbria University is a research-intensive, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. It is known for its commitment to unlocking potential for all and empowering innovators, visionaries, and changemakers to transform lives and make a remarkable impact on the world.
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GCSE/iGCSE:
5 passes at grades A-C, or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate:
24 points overall, with at least 15 points from Higher Level (HL) subjects.
Other Qualifications:
We also welcome applications from students who have obtained good grades in their upper secondary education. This includes:
- 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.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- 12-month
- 9-month
- 6-month