Drama Foundation Year

at Northumbria University

The Drama Foundation Year course offers a wide range of learning opportunities in challenging, stimulating and dynamic studio learning environments.

 

Delivered over two semesters, this course incorporates six modules: Art and the The City; The Body; Nature & Technologies; Identity; and Skills for University 1 & 2.

 

Teaching is delivered through a mix of studio and workshop activity, lectures, seminars and the practical use of technology and equipment. This course is assessed through a range of methods including practice-based submissions, essays and presentations.

 

You will also complete an assessed portfolio that can include various art forms such as performance, digital and recorded submissions, artwork and live practice.

 

Your confidence and capabilities as a university learner will also be enhanced through our skills programme and the opportunity to participate in individual and group guidance tutorials.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Foundation year

 

• AD3017 -The Body (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3018 -Art and the City (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3019 -Identity (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3020 -Nature and Technologies (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3037 -Skills for University 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• AD3038 -Skills for University 2 (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

80 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

This course has been specifically designed to develop your ability to commence to one of our exciting undergraduate degrees in either Animation, Fine Art or Theatre and Performance. You will focus on subject-specific modules that will ensure optimal preparation for your upcoming course.

 

When you begin your chosen undergraduate degree, the skills acquired on the Drama Foundation Year course should assist in your understanding of your chosen subject. Your newly developed research skills will also prove invaluable for assignments and projects.

 

Completion of your subsequent undergraduate degree will help to prepare you for future employment or the progression to further education or Master’s level courses.