Preparation for Degree Study for International Students in Art, Design, Film, Music and Media

About the course

The programme helps you to gain additional English skills, focused on specialist vocabulary for your degree, design study skills, and additional skills in creative practical subjects. You are guaranteed a place on your chosen degree on successful completion of the programme.

Your study programme will be designed to meet your individual needs related to your previous experience, and aims to help you to develop your full potential while studying within an excellent environment. Students are taught in small numbers and supported by a programme tutor who will help you study successfully. Specialist language and study skills modules are designed to help you apply your skills to creative research and study in art, design, film music and media. There are two main pathways, preparing you for entry to the first year of a degree programme, or advanced entry into the second or third year. There is also a route to prepare you for entry to a Master's Degree.

A feature of the programme is the amount of support for individual students and teaching from staff with a special interest in working with International students.

Students can enter this programme in Semester A or B, or choose to study it as part of a Summer School intensive over eight weeks prior to the start of the main academic year. 120 credits are available for semester A entrants, and 60 credits for semester B and C entrants.

Why choose this course?

• An opportunity to prepare for entry and progress to degree or Master's programmes within art, design, media, music or art therapy.
• Designed to prepare you for study in the School of Art and Design or the School of Film, Music and Media.

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Careers

The programme prepares you for a wide range of art and design degree courses at the University. You are guaranteed a place on your chosen degree on successful completion of the programme. Direct entry into Semester B may be considered on an individual basis.

Teaching methods

Preparing for entry to Year 1

This route is for students wanting to enter degree study but needing additional preparation in order to meet the entry requirements for the Year 1 of your degree. Your studies will include English and study skills, as well as specialist studies for your degree subject.

Preparing for advanced entry to Years 2, 3 or Master's

This route is for students wanting to enter Year2, Year 3 of degree study or Master's level study. You can study language skills and subject study. The mix of study is agreed with your tutor for a range of modules available to suit your individual needs.

Your study programme is chosen from modules in art, design film, media or music; modules in English language; a study skills module; and contextual studies modules. Some modules are taught separately with other international students and for some you join specialist student groups.

Fees & funding

Discounts are available for International students if payment is made in full at registration

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Other financial support

Find out more about other financial support available to UK and EU students

Living costs / accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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How to apply