About Foundation Art, Design And Media Practice in Coventry University

This Art, Design and Media Foundation Diploma will enable you to explore and experiment across a wide range of creative disciplines.

You will have the opportunity to generate exciting work, using our excellent facilities which will build your personal independence in developing ideas. This will assist you in gaining new skills with different materials and techniques, while building a substantial portfolio of work.

The Foundation Diploma is designed as a one-year, full-time preparatory experience prior to undertaking studio-based undergraduate Higher Education programmes. In an inspiring and supportive environment, we will provide broad, balanced and structured teaching to help stimulate your interest in art and design. This will enable you to make informed career choices and become fully aware of your creative strengths and passions.

One of the best universities in the country for art and design, Coventry University has a reputation as a leading centre for product design, having been awarded both the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2019 and the Sir Misha Black Award for Innovation in Design Education 2011.

Please note: If you are 18 years of age at the date of enrolment for this course, payment of tuition fees will not be required. For the 2021/2022 intake, this course is currently funded by the Skills Funding Agency or Education Funding Agency. Applicants should check the website for the latest information regarding fees prior to application or acceptance of offers. Should these terms change, we would inform all applicants and students as soon as possible.

Entry criteria

You can book to take a Coventry University English Language test if you:

• Hold a conditional offer for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus, or Coventry University College from the International Office;
• Hold a valid IELTS certificate with a minimum component of 5.0 for entry onto an undergraduate course, or a minimum component of 5.5 overall for entry onto a postgraduate course. An IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date;
• Have NOT recently taken the Coventry University English Language test;
• Have NOT recently undertaken a pre-sessional English course at Coventry University.

About the test

Similar to IELTS, the test assesses all 4 components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It will take up to 4 hours to complete:

• Listening (20 mins) - you will be given three recordings to listen to. You must then answer questions related to these recordings.
• Reading  (60 mins) - you will be given three pieces of text to read. You must then answer questions relating to each text.
• Writing (60 mins) - you will be given two essay titles for which you will need to write an essay on the subject area.
• Speaking (10 mins) - you will have a short interview with the examiner where you will be asked questions on a variety of subjects.

Each test is timed and conducted in exam conditions.

Documents required

You will need to bring the following documents to the test:

• Proof of your identity (passport or national identity card) at registration. You must bring the same identity document on the test day as the one recorded on your Online booking Form. If you do not do this you will not be allowed to take the test and you will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

• A photocopy of your ID (passport or national identity card)

• Your original, valid IELTS certificate

• A copy of your IELTS certificate

• Your conditional offer letter from Coventry University

Results

You will be contacted with the results of your test within 2 weeks. We will tell you if you have met the entry criteria or not. We will not provide a breakdown of your results. Results are not transferable to any other Institution; they are only valid for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus and Coventry University College.

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