Key facts
- Level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Arts & Media
- Duration
- 1 term (about 3 months) or 2 terms (about 6 months)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £11,195 per year
- Intakes
- April 2027, June 2027, September 2027
Course overview
A one-term (about three months) pathway at International College Dundee for students progressing to design and planning master's study at Dundee. It builds academic English and research skills for postgraduate study. Delivered by International College Dundee (ICD). 2026-27 pathway fee: £11,195. This covers the pathway only; the master's degree fee is charged separately by the university.
What you will study
Pathway modules: English for Master's Preparation 1; English for Master's Preparation 2; Introduction to Research Methods
Progression master's degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- MSc Spatial Planning and Sustainable Urban Design: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/spatial-planning-sustainable-urban-design
Progression degree fees: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/collections/tuition-fee-guidance
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-university-of-dundee-pre-master-s-in-design/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
One Term IIM: Bachelor Degree Ordinary / Third Class Honours One Term IIM: Engineering Bachelor Honours Degree with Third Class or equivalent in Engineering or Applied Physics One Term IIM: Health Education and Social Sciences Education: UK Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent standard + evidence of experience of working in an educational setting Psychology : Bachelor Honours Degree with Third Class or equivalent in Engineering or Applied Physics One Term IIM: Nursing and Health UK Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent standard + Applicant should hold or be eligible for Nurse registration – This means that a registration certificate is no longer required Two terms: Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) / Higher National Diploma (HND) English: IELTS 2-terms : 5.5 (with no individual score lower than 5.5) 1-term : 6.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.5) Oxford ELLT 2-terms : 5 (with no less than 5 in each skill) 1-term : 6 (with no less than 5 in each skill)
English language
IELTS 5.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5
Scholarships for this course
Oxford International Postgraduate Pathway Scholarship (ICD)
£6,195 to £9,695
University of Dundee Progression Scholarship (ICD)
£4,000
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.