International Foundation Programme - Art & Design
The University of Edinburgh
UCAS Code: IFP4 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
The University of Edinburgh
UCAS Code: IFP4 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
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The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a full-time, one-year programme, and is designed to prepare international students for degree-level study within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. It provides a route for applicants whose high school qualifications are not currently accepted for direct undergraduate entry, and whose first language is not English.
You will join the Art & Design pathway, and if successful, you’ll progress on to the first year of a degree at Edinburgh College of Art. The IFP consists of core courses, including in academic English, with dedicated studio time where you can develop your creative ideas and practical skills. There are also several option courses; your choices will depend on which degree programme you wish to apply to after the IFP, and you’ll be offered advice and guidance in selecting these. If you’ve already met the English language requirements for your degree programme, you’ll also study an additional modern language alongside current University of Edinburgh students.
All our courses have been carefully designed to give you the best possible start to your university learning experience. All are taught by our expert academic team and will help you to build the skills and knowledge you need. Teaching methods will prepare you for those used at undergraduate level and will include practical workshops, group critiques, lectures and tutorials. You’ll primarily study in small, interactive classes with an emphasis on developing and applying research and academic skills. This approach will enable you to reflect on your own practical, academic and personal development and growth.
You’ll be able to measure your progress through regular feedback from your teachers and from supported assessments. All teaching for the 2025/26 academic year is planned to take place in-person, usually at the University of Edinburgh's Holyrood Campus.
As an IFP student, you’ll also benefit from a specialist support system. This includes social and information events held throughout the academic year, along with a dedicated student adviser for help with any wellbeing, health or non-academic matters. You’ll also have access to all the University’s academic, social and sporting facilities. This includes full membership of Edinburgh University Students’ Association and its wide range of societies.
The University of Edinburgh is consistently one of the best universities in the world and is ranked 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. As an IFP student, you’ll be joining a vibrant community of international students in one of the world’s most beautiful and historic cities.
You can view more details about the programme and its courses on our website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/arts-humanities-soc-sci/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about/structure-and-content.
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