2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
International Foundation Year – Design Route
Programme code: | ND-IFY/DESN | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 1 Year | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Anne Lawrence | Contact address: | A.E.Lawrence@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 130
Entry requirements:
A good performance in the final leaving certificate for the student's country of origin (or equivalent) plus a recognised English Language qualification.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
International Foundation Year
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Units responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Not applicable - Level 0.
Programme specification:
This International Foundation Year – Design Route programme offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to level 1 of a University of Leeds design-related undergraduate degree programme.
It is a one-year course foundation year (level 0) programme taught at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 3.
The International Foundation Year – Design Route provides a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended undergraduate degree programmes. Those who successfully complete level 0 progress to level 1 of one of a wide range of design-related undergraduate degree programmes offered by the University of Leeds. For a list of these degree programmes please see the International Foundation Year website.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
DESN0010 | Visual Research and Drawing | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
DESN0020 | Materials, Media and Processes | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
DESN0030 | Understanding Design | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
DESN0040 | Personal Study | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
ELU0025 | Academic Study Skills | 50 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 30/01/2017
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