Bachelor's Year Zero (Creative Studies & Media)

Leading To BA Creative Studies

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Bangor University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Creative Studies & Media, including BA Creative Studies.

• Location
  Bangor
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Bangor University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 54th
  Satisfaction: 82.9%
  World: 500th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep, Nov
  3 Terms
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,995
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Bangor University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at Bangor University after only one year of study.
  • Founded in 1884, Bangor University is a traditional UK university with a large international population and strong focus of careers and employability.
  • An integrated campus in the small town of Bangor.
  • Easy access to the spectacular scenery of North Wales, including the famous Snowdonia National Park, picturesque villages and the ancient castles of Conwy and Caernarfon.

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About This Course

The Bachelor's Year Zero (Creative Studies & Media) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Bangor University 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 Creative Studies & Media, including BA Creative Studies. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with pass grades, equivalent to 4 passes at IGCSE in relevant subjects (excluding native language), or 3 AS Levels (D-E).
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent English qualification.
Minimum Age	Students must turn 17 years old before the end of the first term.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Nov 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Sep 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Bangor University.

• BA Creative Studies
• BA Film Studies & Production

 
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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.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.