About Art & Design (general Foundation) BA (hons) / Bdes (hons) in University of Dundee
The one year Art & Design General Foundation course at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design provides you with an understanding of art and design practice and helps you to identify which of our specialist courses is right for you:
- Animation BDes (Hons)
- Art & Philosophy BA (Hons)
- Fine Art BA (Hons)
- Graphic Design BDes (Hons)
- Illustration BDes (Hons)
- Jewellery and Metal Design BDes (Hons)
- Textile Design BDes (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 programme of lectures, one day per week throughout both semesters. These lectures offer a contextual insight into how art and design has developed through history and contemporary practice, as well as learning more about the individual subject specialisms offered by our degrees.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Students must have good results (60% overall) in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: The requirement for most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 minimum in the other three components.
- TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE: 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills
University of Dundee Highlights
| Type |
Public, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1881 |
| Location |
Dundee, Scotland |
| Parent Institution |
University of Dundee |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
17:1 |
| Financial Aid |
Available |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, Duo lingo, etc. |
| Percentage of International Students |
22% |
| Intake sessions |
Fall, Winter |
University of Dundee Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expense |
Fee for undergraduates |
Fee for graduates |
| Tuition |
18,150 GBP per year |
18,150 GBP per year |
| Room & Board |
4,593 – 5,682 GBP |
6,981 - 7,585 GBP |
| Transport |
80 GBP per month |
80 GBP per month |
| Food |
74 GBP per month |
74 GBP per month |
| Interests and hobbies |
46 GBP per month |
46 GBP per month |
| Personal expenditure, utilities and miscellaneous |
26 GBP per month |
26 GBP per month |
