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International Foundation Programme - Arts and Humanities

Our International Foundation Programme – Arts and Humanities enables you to understand a range of areas. You will develop your communication and creative skills whilst taking specific modules relating to your further degree study.

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The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a level 3 foundation year that is an equivalent qualification to A levels. During your programme you will develop subject-specific knowledge with a strong focus on improving your academic English language skills in preparation for studying at university.

During the three terms encapsulating the IFP, you’ll gain additional skills in your chosen study route and the necessary English language skills to progress to year one of your chosen university degree course.

Key Information

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Duration

4 years:

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

Start Dates

January | September

Pathway Tuition Fee

£17,995.00
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Entry Requirements
Study Location

Course English Language Requirement
IFP IELTS score requirement is 4.5 with no less that 4.0 in any component

What you will study

Alongside core modules, you will study subject-specific modules that will equip you with a foundation of knowledge for your chosen field of study.

Course Modules

This module introduces theories of intercultural communication including the role played by verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyping and the role of the media. You will consider barriers and develop strategies to ensure effective communication.

This module introduces different modes of creative practice, practitioners and the factors that inform their creative work. Topics will include representation, cultural value, audiences, textual analysis, and the role played by artistic institutions and the media.

This module considers the origins and development of the discipline of sociology.  It investigates a range of approaches, theories and interpretations that seek to explain how society operates, and to understand how these explanations inform the broader social sciences and theories of culture and communication.

This module is applicable to students progressing onto:

  • English Literature
  • Film
  • Graphic Design
  • History
  • Media
  • Art History

This module introduces and develops topics associated with the study of architecture. You will learn about key periods of architectural design, technical drawing through 2D and 3D approaches, and consider the relationship between technology and creative practice.

This module is only applicable to students progressing onto:

  • Architecture
  • Spatial and Interior Design

This module introduces and develops topics associated with the further study of architecture and consider the wider built environment. You will learn about how humans inhabit their environment, form and function, and the skills required to develop and deliver an architectural brief.

This module is only applicable to students progressing onto:

  • Architecture
  • Spatial and Interior Design

This module will explore and develop audio or visual ideas relevant to a selected creative discipline.  You will apply a range of digital production skills and learn how to respond to a creative brief.

This module is only applicable to students progressing onto:

  • Art History
  • Media
  • Graphic Design
  • Film

This module will introduce politics in terms of key ideas, historical perspectives, and structures of government, drawing on Britain as a focus. It will also investigate how politics informs and is influenced by international considerations and relations.

This module is only applicable to students progressing onto:

  • English Literature
  • History

Available Degrees

BA (Hons)
Film
Explore film from its silent beginnings through to CGI blockbusters, taking in avant-garde and international cinemas on your way.
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BA (Hons)
English Literature
From the traditional canon to the innovative contemporary novel, our BA English Literature programme empowers you to identify how the world is perceived and informed through literary narratives. We will give you the confidence and support to apply your understanding of literature to today’s world, gaining critical and creative skills that allow you to effect change and shape your own future.
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BA (Hons)
History
Delve into history and discover the impact of political, social and cultural change on class, gender, race, injustice and power. Find your own critical voice and make it heard. A history degree from Kent is the first step to wherever you want to go.
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BA (Hons)
Graphic Design
The graphic designer of the future is a keen observer who cares about how messages are conveyed and received. They are curious, empathic, caring, and cleverly connect the unexpected to create original work to be experienced across a range of media and locations. BA Graphic Design at the University of Kent encourages you to develop your own socially-responsible and ethical design skillset generating new work through a series of challenging briefs.
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BA (Hons)
Media
Communication happens through still and moving images, spoken and written words, music, drawing and animation. In the 21st century the boundaries between these forms have blurred. On this programme, you examine how old and new media are creating meaning today and using our first-class resources to create work of your own.
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BA (Hons)
Architecture
Architects imagine new environments and think about how people want to live in the 21st century. They consider how those environments can be created to achieve a sustainable future. If you have vision, enjoy challenging yourself and are looking to kick-start your career, study architecture at Kent.
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BA (Hons)
Spatial and Interior Design
Be part of the expanding field of Spatial and Interior design, moving beyond the fixed spaces of retail and urban environments to include independent structures and the utilisation of existing spaces in advertising and marketing.
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