Overview

At Northumbria, you'll benefit from modern and innovative teaching informed by research and practice. This approach helps you develop your skills, knowledge, and creativity, setting you up for success as an undergraduate student and eventually as a Northumbria graduate.

The Design Foundation Year programme from Northumbria University builds essential academic skills and confidence across multiple design disciplines. With experienced tutors and strong industry connections, it prepares you for advanced studies and aligns with various career paths in the design industry. This blend of academic learning and practical application enhances your future employability.

Your Future

Embarking on the Design Foundation Year is just the beginning of your creative journey. This foundation year is designed to immerse you in the principles of design, spark your creativity, and equip you with essential skills. Once you complete this year, a range of specialised courses awaits you, allowing you to pursue your passion and carve out a niche in the design world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Studio Skills

Design Contexts

Design Specialisms

Major Design Project

Design Portfolio and Exhibition

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Fine Arts View 147 other Bachelors in Fine Arts 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

IELTS

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General requirements

80 UCAS Tariff points: From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19850 GBP / year

≈ 19850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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Overview

Your Future

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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