This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Architecture, Design & Fashion at Portsmouth University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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Progression
Portsmouth University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 33rd
Satisfaction: 80.2%
World: 500th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep
2 Semesters
Next start date: Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £15,000
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
International College Portsmouth
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed progression to a bachelor's degree at the University of Portsmouth.
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A single CAS for the duration of your studies. That means you can study the entire programme on a single visa, with the right to work in the UK from day one.
- Portsmouth University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
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A strong emphasis on employability, with simulated work environments (e.g. a mock courtroom and pharmacy) to provide real life learning experiences.
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A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
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A safe and supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and individual attention.
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About This Course
The University Foundation (Architecture, Design & Fashion) is a specialist programme for international students who want to study a degree at Portsmouth University, but do not have the qualifications for direct entry. This course is the first stage of a four stage programme, leading to an honours degree awarded by Portsmouth University.
- Stage 1 (University Foundation): a balanced programme of English, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate study in the UK. This stage is taught at International College Portsmouth.
- Stage 2 (First Year University): this stage is taught at International College Portsmouth or Portsmouth University, depending on your chosen subject.
- Stage 3 (Second Year University): taught at Portsmouth University.
- Stage 4 (Final Year University): taught at Portsmouth University. At the end of this stage, you will graduate with an honours degree.
Note: this is an integrated degree programme at NQF Level 6. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you transfer from International College Portsmouth to Portsmouth University and you may be accepted without a UKVI IELTS.
Study Options
- Two Semesters
2 semesters starting Jan, Sep
Entry Requirements
| Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language). Maths grade D required for science and engineering courses.
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| English |
English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ in all skills).
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Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2024 |
Apr 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Portsmouth University.
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BA Architecture
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BA Fashion & Textile Design
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BA Graphic Design
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BA Illustration
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BA Animation
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BA Interior Architecture & Design
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