Foundation Year (Arts, Design & Architecture)

Leading To BA Product & Furniture Design

An undergraduate programme at The University Of Plymouth for international students, leading to selected Bachelor's degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture, including BA Product & Furniture Design.

• Location
  Plymouth
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Plymouth
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 69th
  Satisfaction: 79.8%
  World: 500th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: 20 Jan 2025
• Course Fees
  From £15,950
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Plymouth University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Plymouth in less than one year.
  • A single CAS for the duration of your studies - no need to apply for a new visa before progressing to your degree.
  • Plymouth University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • A safe, small city in the far South West of England with access to some of Britain's best loved national parks. Lots of unversity accommodation available. A low cost of living compared to many other cities in southern England.

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About This Course

This undergraduate degree programme at The University Of Plymouth is for international students who have completed Year 11/12 of high school in their own country¹.

• Stage 1 (International Foundation Year): a balanced programme of English Language, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate admission. This stage is taught at Plymouth University International College.
• Stage 2 (Degree: Year 1): this stage is taught at Plymouth University International College or The University Of Plymouth, depending on your chosen subject.
• Stage 3 (Degree: Years 2-3): taught at The University Of Plymouth and leading to selected Bachelor's degrees in Arts, Design & Architecture, including BA Product & Furniture Design.

Note: Students studying this programme will benefit from a single integrated student visa, provided they can demonstrate an English level of IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you progress from one stage to the next.

Admission Requirements

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Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 GCSE passes at A-E/9-3 or 24 UCAS tariff points (excluding native language).
English	Foundation IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent English qualification.
	Foundation Plus IELTS 5.0 or equivalent English qualification.

Start Dates And Progression

Foundation

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Jan 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025
Sep 2025	Apr 2026	Sep 2026

Foundation Plus

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Jan 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025
Sep 2025	Apr 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 Plymouth.

• BA Architecture
• BA Interior Design
• BA Product & Furniture Design

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for direct admission to an undergraduate degree. Note: This programme is also suitable for Year 13 students (e.g. A Level / IB) who did not achieve the grades required for direct admission.