Design Foundation Year
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 19,350 / year(s)
    Design Foundation Year

    About

    Overview

    If you're interested in exploring various creative design fields while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to enter a design degree course, this course is perfect for you. The one-year Design Foundation course at Northumbria offers a solid introduction to university-level education, welcoming students from all backgrounds.

    At Northumbria, you'll benefit from modern and innovative teaching informed by research and practice. This approach helps you develop your skills, knowledge, and creativity, setting you up for success as an undergraduate student and eventually as a Northumbria graduate.

    The course builds essential academic skills and confidence across multiple design disciplines. With experienced tutors and strong industry connections, it prepares you for advanced studies and aligns with various career paths in the design industry. This blend of academic learning and practical application enhances your future employability.

    You'll learn from a diverse group of design practitioners, technicians, and academics with extensive backgrounds in design practice, teaching, and research. Their expertise and the supportive, research-rich environment will provide you with a well-rounded education, encouraging you to continue your studies in your chosen design field.

    This course is an excellent first step towards a career in the creative design sector.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements 2025/26

    Standard Entry

    80 UCAS Tariff points

    From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

    Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

    Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo

    Subject Requirements:

    There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

    GCSE Requirements:

    Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

    Additional Requirements:

    There are no additional requirements for this course.

    International Qualifications:

    We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

    If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

    English Language Requirements:

    International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

    *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

    English Program Requirements

    International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

    *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

    Fee Information

    Design Foundation Year
    Northumbria University
    Northumbria University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne