This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Brighton for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Art, Design & Media.
-
Location
Brighton
United Kingdom
-
Progression
The University Of Brighton
-
Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 70th
Satisfaction: 74.9%
-
Start Dates
Jan
2 Terms
Next start date: 5 Jan 2026
-
Course Fees
From £18,550
-
Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
-
Course Provider
University of Brighton International College
-
Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to the first year of a Bachelor's degree on successful completion.
- Career focused degree programmes, with opportunities for work placements with locally based businesses such as Rolls Royce, Nike, British Airways and American Express.
-
A top-20 ranked university across a range of popular subjects.
-
Students and staff from over 150 countries.
-
Live and study in one of Britain's most fashionable seaside towns, near to the beautiful South Downs National Park and less than an hour from London by train.
Calculate Fees
Apply Online
About This Course
The Foundation Certificate (Art, Design & Media) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Brighton for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country1.
During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK.
On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Art, Design & Media.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Admission Requirements
|
Academic
|
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 3 IGCSE subjects with pass grades (E/2).
|
|
English
*
|
UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
|
|
Minimum Age
|
Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).
|
*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
are available:
Standard Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Sep: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Jan 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Brighton.
-
BA 3D Design & Craft
-
BA Animation
-
BA Architecture
-
BA Creative Industries
-
BA Electronic Music & Sound
-
BA Fashion & Design History
-
BA Fashion Communication With Business Studies
-
BA Fashion Design & Business Studies
-
BA Film
-
BA Fine Art
-
BA Fine Art Painting
-
BA Fine Art Printmaking
-
BA Games Art & Design
-
BA Graphic Design
-
BA Illustration
-
BA Interior Architecture
-
BA Media Production
-
BA Media Studies
-
BA Music Business & Media
-
BA Photography
-
BA Textiles Design & Business Studies
-
BSc Product Design
Apply Online For This Course