Art, Design and Architecture Foundation Pathway Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (Year 0 of a 4/5 years degree including placement year)
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Architecture
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information, please visit International Study Centre. The Art, Design and Architecture Foundation Pathway provides an exciting opportunity to develop the academic skills, confidence, and determination needed to succeed on a wide range of degree courses within the School of Arts and Humanities. Acting as a 'zero' year, this course offers a broad introduction to art and design, giving you the essential educational, personal, and study skills required to progress onto your chosen degree. This foundation pathway is designed to support your transition into higher education, helping you explore various routes within art, design and architecture. While it does not focus on the specific requirements of any one degree course, it equips you with key concepts, principles, and techniques that are relevant to all art and design disciplines. You will also be introduced to the School's specialist facilities and creative working practices. On successful completion of this course, you'll be able to continue onto the first year of your degree in the following art and design subject areas:
Entry requirements
| A levels | DDE |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 64 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Pass |
| BTEC | MPP · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
| Access to HE Diploma | with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: £17,600
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,600
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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