2023/24 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design)
| Programme code: | BA-IIFY/DESN | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Martin Maule | Contact address: | M.T.Maule@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 120
Entry requirements:
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to achieve specific grades in an appropriate qualification (usually deemed equivalent to AS Level). For further details including country-specific qualifications, please refer to our website: www.leeds.ac.uk/ifyentry .
English Language Requirements
Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS Overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
A number of English language qualifications are accepted for entry. For details of accepted qualifications and equivalencies, please refer to: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130552/international_foundation_year/458/entry_requirements .
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
International Pathways Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Centres responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
The initial year (IFY) of the programme is at NQF level 3 and QAA Subject Benchmarks are not applicable. Years 1-3 are already validated full degree programmes and are referenced to subject benchmarks.
Programme specification:
The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design) is an extended 4-year degree. It 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 Year 1 of a University of Leeds Design-related undergraduate degree programme.
The International Foundation Year will provide a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended continued undergraduate study. Successful completion of the initial year will guarantee you progression onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Leeds.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| DESN0050 | Introduction to Design and Creative Thinking | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ELU0038 | Academic Study Skills for Arts and Social Sciences | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students will study one of the following additional modules:
| ARTF0010 | Art and Cultural History | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FOAH0010 | Exploring the Arts and Humanities | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 28/04/2023 15:01:14
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