Foundation Certificate for Art, Design and Media

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Common modules taken by all students:
> Creative Practice and Portfolio
> English for Academic Purposes

You will also take 2 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals:

> Entrepreneurship
> Intermediate Digital Applications
> People, Culture and Society
> Practical Skills for Art and Design
> Visual Culture

Extra support:

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 on a 3.5 or 4-term course will typically take:

> Art, Design and Media
> English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
> Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
> Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
> Study Skills Preparation