Art & Design (General Foundation) B.Des (Hons)
The focus of this course is centered on learning independence and finding your individual path. It also develops your practical skills and critical thinking. You will undertake a diverse range of projects throughout the year, that will each offer different challenges and opportunities. The course content will help you to decide on your choice of Honours degree specialism for the remainder of your course.
Our six studio spaces are large and bright, encouraging the sharing of ideas in a social, collaborative atmosphere. You will spend the majority of your time on studio-based activities learning fundamental skills. The dedicated staff team will encourage you to think in different ways, supporting your learning and your transition into an Art School environment.
Your studies in the studio are complemented by a full program of lectures, one day per week throughout both semesters. These lectures offer a contextual insight into how art and design have developed through history and contemporary practice, as well as learning more about the individual subject specialisms offered by our degrees.
Campus Information
Dundee Campus
The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End which contains many of the university's teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of Dundee Careers Service is a team of trained and dedicated professionals who are here to help and support the career development of all our students, graduates, and staff. Careers Service exists to empower individuals to develop their potential and make confident informed steps towards their future.
All Careers Service appointments and Quick Queries are currently being delivered online.
- We have several resources available for you depending on the nature of your query.
- For quick careers-related questions, you can book a 15 min Quick Query appointment through the Careers Portal. Log in with your university username and password.
- For a review of CVs or applications email us through the Ask a Question tab in the Careers Portal. For information on CVs, applications, and job interviews
- You can book a longer 30-minute online appointment with an Adviser through the Careers Portal.
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Explore career ideas, opportunities with your degree, further study, and international options
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PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or above)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate - Year 1
Students must have good results (60% overall) in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams.
If you are applying to study Medicine or Dentistry we require a minimum of CBSE/12th Standard with 85% or above overall and 85% or above in a minimum of three subjects (including Chemistry and another science subject).
Undergraduate - Year 2
Students with excellent grades (75%+ in four subjects including subjects relevant to the chosen course) may be able to enter the 2nd year of some degree courses directly.
Direct entry to year 2 of Medicine and Dentistry is not available.
English language proficiency tests
There are many English language tests available, you need to take one of the tests we recognize.
Details of the minimum scores we accept in these tests, and how they compare to IELTS, are below.
English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course.
- Overall: 6.0
- Writing: 6.0
- Listening: 5.5
- Reading: 5.5
- Speaking: 5.5
Standard
- Overall: 6.5
- Writing: 6.0
- Listening: 5.5
- Reading: 5.5
- Speaking: 5.5
Higher
- Overall: 7.0
- Writing: 7.0
- Listening: 7.0
- Reading: 7.0
- Speaking: 7.0
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- Course Code: WW12
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
75800 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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