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Art, Design and Media (IELTS 5.0, Skills 4.5)

Learn more about studying Art, Design and Media (IELTS 5.0, Skills 4.5) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Postgraduate pathway
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,720GBP
  • Start date
    Nov
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Brighton International College says about their program:

For entry to a postgraduate degree at the University of Brighton. 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.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma (Grades and relevant background requirements vary depending on the university degree and pathway course)

English proficiency

  • At least an IELTS of 4.5 or equivalent

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Scholarships at University of Brighton International College

  • 65% University Progression Scholarship

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    Progression scholarship for students transitioning from University of Brighton International College (UBIC) to their University of Brighton degree. Awards £2,000 off tuition for one year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, for students who achieve a 65% academic average on their preparation course plus at least 90% attendance. UBIC is an international pathway college, and no nationality restriction is stated, so international undergraduate progression students are explicitly eligible.

  • 70% University Progression Scholarship

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    Progression scholarship for students transitioning from University of Brighton International College (UBIC) to their University of Brighton degree. Awards £4,000 off tuition for one year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, for students who achieve a 70% academic average on their preparation course plus at least 90% attendance. UBIC is an international pathway college, and no nationality restriction is stated, so international undergraduate progression students are explicitly 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

    From £17,840 per program

  • International Year One

    From £18,070 per program

  • Pre-Master’s

    From £18,340 per program

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What is the cost of living near University of Brighton International College?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,286
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,020
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£132
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£34
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£12· Brighton average
Monthly public transport pass£97
Monthly grocery basket£117
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£13
Gym membership£38

Indicative monthly costs per person.

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

Visa requirements for the University of Brighton International College

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.

UK student visa requirements