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Courses with a foundation year

Browse our range of degree courses offering a foundation year.

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Animation and Illustration

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Become a skilled and versatile animator, illustrator or interactive artist
  • Dedicated suites with industry-standard technology and extensive facilities
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year

Computer Games Design

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop skills in computer game design and user experience design
  • Use industry-standard game engines to create characters and environments
  • Build a portfolio to showcase your creative skills

Digital Media Production

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Design and create innovative digital multimedia content
  • Industry-standard software, hardware and extensive facilities
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year

Fashion Design

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Create your own fashion designs in our specialist workshops
  • Launch your career with a professional portfolio and final collection
  • Opportunities in the industry with an optional placement year

Fine Art

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation year
,
4 years with placement year
Course features
  • Experiment with your creativity as you explore materials and processes
  • Opportunities to collaborate and exhibit your work professionally
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year

Graphic Design

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop your graphic design skills as you solve challenging briefs
  • Industry-standard software, hardware and extensive facilities
  • Strong links with studios, including Cambridge University Press

Illustration

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Hone your illustration skills and learn how to succeed as a professional artist
  • Make your mark with competitions, internships and live briefs
  • Opportunities to study abroad and attend field trips

Interior Design

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Develop your creative vision and get a fresh perspective on design
  • Opportunities in the industry with an optional placement year
  • Find inspiration studying abroad and attending field trips

Photography

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Explore and experiment with photographic practices
  • Take advantage of specialist darkrooms, photographic studios and more
  • Opportunities in the industry with an optional placement year

Visual Effects

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Become a skilled visual effects artist
  • Learn to work with programmers and developers in the video games and VFX industries
  • Work on live briefs from leading games companies