Overview

The Art and Design Foundation Year (Hons) course from Ulster University experience builds confidence and supports students to make an informed decision about their specialism for undergraduate progression and future career pathway.

This studio-based programme is taught by core and specialist tutors. It is supported by contextual studies; so, as well as studio-based practice work across a range of discipline areas, written projects and academic tasks are also explored. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, practical demonstrations, workshop practice, studio critiques, seminars and individual tutorials.

Career opportunities:

On successful completion of the course, students’ progress to Year 01 of their chosen undergraduate degree programme at Ulster University. They can also exit after this year with a Diploma in Foundation Studies Art and Design.

Graduates from this course are now working for:

The MAC
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Arts Council of Ireland
Belfast Print Workshop
Seacourt Print Workshop
Breakthru Films
Warsaw
Trademark Films
London

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing in Practice

Creative Careers + Sustainable Futures

Exploring Studio Practices
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts View 414 other Bachelors in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level: Grades CC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

International Baccalaureate: Overall profile is minimum 24 points (including 12 at higher level)

GCSE: For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language / Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17490 GBP / year

≈ 17490 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - £9,790 per year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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