University Foundation (Art & Design)

Leading To BSc Architectural Technology

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at De Montfort University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Art & Design, including BSc Architectural Technology.

• Location
  Leicester
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  De Montfort University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 117th
  Satisfaction: 73.3%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep, Nov
  3 Terms
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,195
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  De Montfort University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at De Montfort University after only one year.
  • Opportunities to gain work experience through business placements and internships.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • Competitive fees and reasonably low cost of living.
  • Live and study in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK.

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About This Course

The University Foundation (Art & Design) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at De Montfort 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 Art & Design, including BSc Architectural Technology. 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 5 passes (A* - E) at IGCSE in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English	UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT). Alternatively Pharmacy: non-UKVI IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all skills); Other subjects: non-UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of non-UKVI tests is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.
Minimum Age	Students must be at least 18 years old when they progress from the foundation course to a degree at De Montfort university (i.e. 17 years old for the September start foundation, or 17 years and 4 months for the January start).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Nov 2025	Sep 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 De Montfort University.

• BA Animation
• BA Architecture
• BA Concept & Comic Art
• BA Contour Fashion
• BA Design Crafts
• BA Fashion Buying With Design
• BA Fashion Communication & Styling
• BA Fashion Design
• BA Fashion Textile Design
• BA Fine Art
• BA Footwear Design
• BA Game Art
• BA Graphic Design & Illustration
• BA Interior Design
• BA Photography
• BA Textile Design
• BA\BSc Product Design
• BSc Architectural Technology

 
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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.