Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies
The International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies at Leeds International Study Centre helps you to progress to your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett University. You will spend two semesters in the supportive environment of the International Study Centre, working with expert tutors in order to confidently enter the first year of your undergraduate degree at the University.

Why Study the International Foundation Year? 
This programme is designed to help you feel confident joining the first year of your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett. Under the guidance of our expert tutors, you will benefit from: 

• An academic introduction to your chosen subject area 
• Additional English language modules designed for university study 
• The chance to develop your academic study skills 
• Lessons taught by staff who are experts in international education 
• Smaller class sizes as part of a friendly, multicultural student community 
• Help transitioning to the UK education system. 

Once you complete the International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies, and achieve the required grades, you will be able to start your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett University.

Leading to: Fashion BA (Hons)
Study a range of fashion design methods, as you explore experimental and industry-standard approaches to pattern cutting and garment construction. We’ll encourage you to challenge perceived limitations of fashion. You’ll then apply your findings to your fashion design practice, while also being mindful of sustainable practice, diversity and inclusion.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Learn to create designs in response to trends, market segmentations and technical innovations, as you explore fabric and form to achieve resolved 3D outcomes
• Work on arts and industry-informed briefs, live projects, and competitions to create a professional industry-ready fashion portfolio
• Develop a strong understanding of the cultural, ethical, and environmental concerns inherent in the fashion industry
• Understand ways to develop your 2D and 3D skills, and how to communicate concepts to your audience
• Apply industry-recognised CAD (computer-aided design) techniques to your conceptual and technical 2D work
• Choose to focus solely on a graduate collection, or to create a smaller range of garments with accompanying promotional material, such as styling, film, or exhibition, for your final year project