Foundation Certificate (Art, Design & Media)

Leading To BA Animation

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, including BA Animation.

• 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.

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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, including BA Animation. 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 5 IGCSE subjects with pass grades (E/2) in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).

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

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.