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2026/27 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design)

Programme overview

Programme code
BA-IIFY/DESN
UCAS code
Duration
4 Years
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Martin Maule
Contact address
M.T.Maule@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
120
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
International Pathways Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Centres responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups
The initial year (IFY) of the programme is at NQF level 3 and QAA Subject Benchmarks are not applicable. Years 1-3 are already validated full degree programmes and are referenced to subject benchmarks.

Entry requirements

  • Academic Requirements
  • Applicants are required to achieve specific grades in an appropriate qualification. For further details including country-specific qualifications, please refer to our website: www.leeds.ac.uk/ifyentry .
  • English Language Requirements
  • Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS Overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • A number of English language qualifications are accepted for entry. For details of accepted qualifications and equivalencies, please refer to: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130552/international_foundation_year/458/entry_requirements .

Programme specification

The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Design) is an extended 4-year degree. It offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Design-related undergraduate degree programme.

The International Foundation Year will provide a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended continued undergraduate study. Successful completion of the initial year will guarantee you progression onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Leeds.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Optional Modules

Students will study one of the following additional modules:

DR01 Design FOAH Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
DESN0050Introduction to Design and Creative Thinking40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
FOAH0010Exploring the Arts and Humanities40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

DR02 Design ARTF Pathway

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ARTF0010Art and Cultural History40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
DESN0050Introduction to Design and Creative Thinking40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

English Language Unit Module

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ELU0038Academic Study Skills for Arts and Social Sciences40Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Last updated: 30/04/2026 15:59:20

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