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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
International Foundation (Art and Design)
Glasgow School of Art
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Foundation (Art and Design) course at Glasgow School of Art.
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A level
A,B,B
A Levels ABB (International)
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £24,350 per year |
| International | £24,350 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WW12
Here's what Glasgow School of Art says about its International Foundation (Art and Design) course.
The International Foundation (IF) is a Year 1 programme (SCQF 7) taught over one academic year that introduces students to the basic principles of Art and Design at HE level. The programme acts as a bridge into the study of undergraduate Art and Design where students can explore their creative practice before choosing an area of specialist study. Learning and teaching is delivered through studio-based projects alongside bespoke tuition in communication within a creative context. Students graduate from the programme with a Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) and ordinarily progress to Year 2 (SCQF 8) of UG programmes.
The programme provides a supportive environment for students whilst they develop their studio work and learn to articulate their understanding of that work in the context of specialist study. Our dedicated programme staff includes studio tutors and English language tutors who work alongside students to develop a shared knowledge and appreciation of Art and Design. Workshops and demonstrations provide students with skills and technical abilities that are applied in response to assigned project briefs. The programme is made up of 5 courses, delivered over 2 Semesters. They include:
Semester 1
Foundation Studio 1 (30 credits) Foundation Studio 1 provides an introduction to the study of Art and Design and supports students’ first experiences in a studio-based learning environment. Each student is invited to explore a range of creative approaches and techniques in response to an assigned project. Learning and teaching is supported through workshops and assigned projects that prioritise 2D, 3D and digital making.
Creative Communication (10 credits) Creative Communication supports students’ development of language and communication skills and strategies to help them thrive in the studio environment. The course is accessible for students using English as a second language and complements Foundation Studio 1 by strengthening the link between studio-based learning and student communication.
Co-Lab (20 credits) Co-Lab is a 4-week project-based course shared by all undergraduate programmes at the GSA. It brings students together from across the schools and programmes of GSA to foster community and explore their identity as emergent creative practitioners and learners through practice-based learning, collaboration, and reflection.
Semester 2
Foundation Studio 2 (40 credits) Foundation Studio 2 is designed to support the development of students’ knowledge and understanding of specialist study within Art and Design through two distinct pathways – Fine Art Practice and Design Practice. The course provides specialist tuition, alongside the time and space for students to develop a greater understanding of their chosen specialism.
Communication in Context (20 credits) Communication in Context complements the pathways of Foundation Studio 2 and supports students, including those using English as a second language, to further develop communication skills and strategies for working within specialist creative practices, paying particular attention to language for critical analysis and reflection.
Source: Glasgow School of Art
Course details
Qualification
Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Department
School of Fine Art
Location
Garnethill Campus | Glasgow
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English as a second language
• Creative arts and design
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Glasgow School of Art students who took the International Foundation (Art and Design) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
59%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
62%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
60%
low
Organisation and management
60%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
med
How well organised is your course?
53%
low
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
65%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Glasgow School of Art. These students are taking International Foundation (Art and Design) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | A* | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Graphics | C | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The International Foundation (Art and Design) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Glasgow School of Art graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics
60%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Glasgow School of Art graduates who took International Foundation (Art and Design) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.9k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£25.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Foundation (Art and Design).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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