Overview

The aim of this intensive Design Foundation Course at Marbella Design Academy is to introduce students to the practice of being a designer. It will help them develop creative expression and their ideas, add meaning and context to their designs, and to identify where their design skills best lie.

On successful completion of the Design Foundation Course of the Marbella Design Academy, students are awarded a Design Foundation Course certificate of completion. Additionally, they will be eligible to enroll in one of our three-year International Bachelor of Arts validated programmes:

*Fashion Design & Development, *Interior Architecture & Design, *Graphic Design & Media validated and awarded by our UK partner – the University of Bedfordshire.

The programme

Classroom teaching is supported by comprehensive study materials and resources developed by the Marbella Design Academy including access all the laboratories and facilities. International Qualified Tutors with a strong background in the Industry will lead your skills and knowledge preparing you for the ambitious undergraduate Validate Programme awarded by our Uk partner, the University of Bedfordshire.
On successful completion of the Design Foundation Course, students are awarded an International Academic – Design Foundation certificate. Additionally, you will be eligible to enrol in whichever of our three-year International Bachelor of Arts Validated programmes you choose: Fashion Design & Development, Interior Architecture and Design, Graphic Design & Media.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Communication
Colour Theory
Drawing Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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72

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Fully structured
Proactive tutoring and support
Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Málaga, Spain

Disciplines

Design View 53 other preparation in Design in Spain

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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

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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no Academic Requirements for this course.

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Should an applicant not meet the entry requirements to enter directly onto the main programmes they will be referred to this 12 week Design Foundation Course.

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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

4000 EUR / full

≈ 4000 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / full

≈ 4000 EUR / full

Funding

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Overview

The programme

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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