BA (Hons) Graphic Design With Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
The shared Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for people who want more time to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Art and Media and life as a student at Salford.
Key highlights
- Shared foundation year exploring key principles of art, design and media
- Develops creative skills before progressing to degree-level study
- Opportunity to build a larger portfolio
- Transition period to settle into the School of Art and Media
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C — to include English Language
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — A Levels 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
- T-level: Pass — A Levels 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass Level 3
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 — 64 points including Art & Design
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including Art & Design Europe
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic designer
- Junior designer
- Brand designer
- Digital designer
- Illustrator
- Artworker
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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