International Foundation Year - Design Route, International Foundation Year, University of Leeds

Course content

This International Foundation Year - Design Route 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 the International Foundation Year by achieving specific grades are admitted 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.

Course structure

The course is a 9-month, 3-term programme. It runs from September to mid-June of the next year. You will study academic study skills as well as subject specific content. Subject specific modules are taught by Leeds University academic staff and tailored to your chosen degree, so you can be sure that you are fully prepared to start your degree programme.

Read about the degree programmes you can progress to.

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Year 1

Your subject-specific modules will depend on the degree you plan to progress to.

Compulsory modules

• Entry requirements, fees and applying

  International

  For entry to programmes below degree level we are only able to accept English Language qualifications which are listed as UKVI approved SELT's and taken in approved test centres.

  Read about specific countries' entry requirements

  English language requirements

  IELTS 5.5 overall, with no less than 5.0 in each component. For entry to programmes below degree level we can only accept English Language qualifications which are UKVI approved SELTs (Secure English Language Tests) and taken in approved test centres .

  How to apply

  Read about applying for the International Foundation Year programme.

  Fees

  UK/EU: Not applicable

  International: £17,500 (total)

  Additional cost information

  There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs

• Career opportunities

  Careers support

  We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That's one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.

  Leeds for Life is our unique approach to helping you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development. Find out more at the Leeds for Life website.

  The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more at the Careers website.