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Art, Design and Media (IELTS 4.0, Skills 4.0)

Learn more about studying Art, Design and Media (IELTS 4.0, Skills 4.0) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    10 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,240GBP
  • Start date
    Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University) says about their program:

If you’ve finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred university, a Foundation Certificate can help you gain entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree.

Studying a Foundation Certificate gives you the chance to improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • For the Foundation Certificate courses, typical entry requirements are at least 11 years of education, or equivalent.
  • For International Year One courses, typical entry requirements are at least 12 years of education, or equivalent.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • For the Pre-Masters courses, typical entry requirements are at least 3 years of higher education.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

- **UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent:** 5.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)

Postgraduate

- **UKVI IELTS:** 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills).

Please note: If you do not meet the English language entry level but have at least UKVI IELTS 4.0 in all skills, you can do a course that includes extended English and skills (EES).

Documents required

  • Completed online application
  • Copies of your passport and any previous UK visas 
  • UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate or accepted equivalent 
  • Academic transcripts (plus certified translations if the original transcripts are not in English)

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Scholarships at Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University)

  • Early Payment Discount

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    A £500 tuition discount for Nottingham Trent International College pathway students (Foundation Certificate, International Year One, and Pre-Master's) who successfully complete their pathway course and pay £1,000 towards their Nottingham Trent University degree fees by the stated deadline. Available to NTIC's international student body progressing into undergraduate (or pre-master's) study at NTU.

  • NTIC Outstanding Achievement Award

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    A merit-based bursary for students on Nottingham Trent International College's pathway programmes (Foundation Certificate, International Year One, and Pre-Master's). Students who achieve an academic average of at least 70% on their pathway course receive a £1,000 bursary per year of study (up to £3,000 for Foundation Certificate, £2,000 for International Year One). NTIC is an international pathway college whose students are overseas/international fee-payers preparing for undergraduate (or pre-master's) progression to Nottingham Trent University, so international undergraduate-track students (Foundation Certificate and International Year One routes) are clearly eligible.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Foundation Certificate courses

    From £16,650 to £17,990 per program

  • International Year One

    from £15,910 to £16,820 per program

  • Pre-Masters

    £16,870 per program

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What is the cost of living near Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University)?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£822
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£686
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£122
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £9 to £30· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£75
Monthly grocery basket£109
Coffee shop drink£3
Cinema or cultural event ticket£12
Gym membership£33

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University)

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.