Overview

The programme

The International: Introduction to Design and Media Communication (NQF Level 3) course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) supports applications to a range of undergraduate courses including; Graphic and Media Design, Games Design, Advertising, Journalism, Design for Branded Spaces, Illustration and Visual Media, Animation, Film Practice, and Photography.
This exciting and comprehensive course is based at London College of Communication in Elephant and Castle, a vibrant and multicultural area with links to a worldwide network of creative industries.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Workshop and studio-based learning allows students to explore a range of 2D, 3D and digital media. The course encourages a multidisciplinary approach, and provides each student with the opportunity to experiment, and discover their preferred media and pathway.

Visiting professional practitioners and study trips to galleries and museums enrich the understanding of this dynamic multicultural capital and its creative industries.
Successful completion of the course provides students with the opportunity to progress to an undergraduate course at LCC. A very small number of students, in exceptional circumstances, may progress to our Certificate in Higher Education: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen, where it is in the interests of the student to develop their skills further before undertaking a degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

There is no application deadline for this course.
Applications are considered throughout the year and until the course is full.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Media Studies & Mass Media View 817 other preparation in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of post secondary education including certificate achievement to at least Level 2 (GCSE equivalent), together (for Design pathway) a portfolio of work demonstrating interest and commitment to this area of study or (for Media Communication pathway) evidence of in writing and research activities showing interest and engagement with the area of study.
In your portfolio, you should include any examples of relevant work that you think shows us your interest in and commitment to the relevant pathway area of study.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23940 GBP / year

≈ 23940 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

London

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