About this route

The International Foundation Year in Art, Media & Architecture will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in a range of fields such as media, design journalism and fashion design.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and optional modules such as media campaigns tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.

Why study Art, Media & Architecture?

• Build your portfolio of creative work ready for your undergraduate degree
• Start preparing for your future work placement with the International Study Centre’s CareerAhead activities
• Choose from career-focused, professional degrees with a high graduate employment rate
• Progress to a degree which incorporates cutting edge practices, ensuring you graduate with an up-to-date knowledge on your chosen industry
• Benefit from top facilities on a modern campus, such as the new £30 million Barbara Hepworth building – the home of all things art, design and architecture at the University.

This programme pathway is available in the following subject pathway:

Art, Media & Architecture

Within this pathway, you will choose modules which both interest you and support your chosen progression degree.

Core modules

You will develop your academic and study skills through a range of core modules, including:

• Academic English Skills (AES)
• Maths
• Personal Learning and Critical Thinking Skills (PLTS)
• Progress to Huddersfield

This programme can lead to one of the undergraduate degrees listed below (subject to meeting the grades outlined). These degrees are subject to change.

• Animation BA (Hons)
• Architectural Technology BA (Hons)
• Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA (Hons)
• Computer Games Design BA (Hons)
• Contemporary Art BA (Hons)
• Contemporary Art and Illustration BA (Hons)
• Costume with Textiles BA (Hons)
• Creative Media and Production BA (Hons)
• Fashion and Textile Buying Management BA (Hons)
• Fashion Brand Marketing BA (Hons)

This programme can lead to one of the undergraduate degrees listed below (subject to meeting the grades outlined). These degrees are subject to change.