International Foundation Programme: Art, Design and Media

Course description
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is designed to support international and EU (non-UK) students to meet the academic and English language entry qualifications required for our undergraduate degrees. On successful completion, you are qualified to progress onto your chosen Sheffield Institute of Arts undergraduate degree.
Sheffield is a creative city and home to the UK's largest practicing community of artists and designers outside London. The Sheffield Institute of Arts is one of the most established centres for art and design in the UK and provides a supportive environment for you to develop your creative skills.
Our TESOL Centre was established in 1980 and offers pre-sessional and in-sessional language teaching for all degree levels. TESOL language courses are accredited by the British Council.
The IFP is delivered at the heart of our City Campus. You learn from Sheffield Hallam lecturers from the TESOL Centre and Sheffield Institute of Arts. Your tutors are all highly-experienced at teaching international students at all study levels. The course is designed to give you the best possible start to your undergraduate studies.
At the beginning of the course, you concentrate on improving your English language, alongside an introduction to art, design and media studio practice, skills and techniques. As the course progresses, you focus more on developing your portfolio and skills, while continuing to develop your English language skills.
You receive regular feedback throughout the course to support your personal development. By the end of the IFP, you have the studio experience, skills and techniques so you feel comfortable with studying at degree-level at Sheffield Hallam University.
In addition to the core modules, your timetable includes taster lectures in your chosen subject area, along with social and cultural activities to help you adjust to studying at Sheffield Hallam and living in the UK. Activities include visits and...