The Creative Arts course is a rich Foundation Year route for international students preparing for degrees in Art & Design and Media & Social Sciences. The course leads to degrees in Animation, Architecture, Art, Computer Games, Fashion, Graphics, Multimedia, Journalism, Media, History, Politics, Psychology, TV Production, Music, Music Technology, and Music Production. 

You will study core modules which are general skills subjects and route modules which are specific and important for your academic development in the Creative Arts field.

Core modules

Core modules will improve your English skills and strengthen your mathematics skills. It will also introduce students to study skills such as time management, presentation, essay writing and information sourcing. Another important core module is project study, which introduce students to project planning and development.

Core modules list:
English and Skills for University Study (ESUS)
Study Skills in the British Environment
Project Study - including Word Processing Skills
Core Mathematics.

Route modules

Route modules on the other hand will enable students to develop a deep understanding of the subject area that they would like to study their degree in. For example, if you want to do a design degree, you will need to have a deep understanding of drawing or design history.

Art and design route modules:
Design History
Drawing
Visual and Perceptive Studies
Project

Media and Social Sciences modules:
Media Studies
Analysis and Interpretation of Media Texts
Knowledge and Understanding of Media Theories
Project

Entry requirements:

Academic:
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study. Please note that on application, you might be required to submit a portfolio.

Other Qualifications:
IB - 20 UCAS points
A/AS levels - 40 UCAS points
IGCSE - 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects.

English language level:
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing, TOEFL 477 (153 computer based test, internet based test 53), Pearson test of English (PTE) 40-43.

Age: students are usually 17 years old and above.

See entry requirements page for more information.

Tuition fees: £9,675

Please note:
This excludes accommodation and other supplements. Please see the fees page for more information.
These fees only apply for bookings made before or on the 31st of March 2012 - different fees may apply after this date.

Use the online application form »

Note that you will be required to submit copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.

You will join, among others, any one of the following degrees, accordingly:

Art and Design pathway:

• Advertising Design
• Architecture
• Architectural Technology
• Contemporary Arts
• Computer Games
• Drama
• Fashion and Textile Management
• Illustration
• Interior Design
• Graphic Design
• Multimedia Design
• Photography
• Product Design
• Transport Design
• Textile Crafts

Media and Social Sciences pathway:

• Broadcast Journalism
• History
• History with English Literature
• History with Politics
• Journalism
• Media and Popular Culture
• Sports Journalism
• TV Production