Art, Design and Architecture Foundation Pathway Degree
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information, please visit International Study Centre.
The Art, Design and Architecture Foundation Pathway provides an exciting opportunity to develop the academic skills, confidence, and determination needed to succeed on a wide range of degree courses within the School of Arts and Humanities. Acting as a 'zero' year, this course offers a broad introduction to art and design, giving you the essential educational, personal, and study skills required to progress onto your chosen degree. This foundation pathway is designed to support your transition into higher education, helping you explore various routes within art, design and architecture.
While it does not focus on the specific requirements of any one degree course, it equips you with key concepts, principles, and techniques that are relevant to all art and design disciplines. You will also be introduced to the School's specialist facilities and creative working practices. On successful completion of this course, you'll be able to continue onto the first year of your degree in the following art and design subject areas:
Key highlights
- Zero year leading into a range of art and design degrees
- Broad introduction to art, design and architecture routes
- Builds academic, personal and study skills for higher education
- Covers key concepts, principles and techniques across creative disciplines
- Introduction to specialist facilities and creative working practices
- Progression to first year of a chosen degree on completion
Entry requirements
- A-level: DDE — DDE at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — DDE at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Pass — Pass in T Level with D or E grade on core.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Architectural Assistant
- Interior Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Product Designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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