Art & Philosophy brings together Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Philosophy at the School of Humanities.
You will be taught by artists of international standing and by respected practising philosophers. The Philosophy section of the course will introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues in politics, ethics, art, film, literature and the sciences.
You will have the freedom to explore and develop your own interests, at your own pace, building strong foundations for a successful career in the creative industries.
You are free to explore a wide range of mediums using our high quality studio spaces to support your practice. These include:
painting
sculpture – including clay, plaster, metal, ceramics, and bronze casting
woodworking – from picture framing to complex sculptural constructions
printmaking – including etching, screenprint, lithography, and photographic processes
photography – darkrooms for analogue photography and media labs for digital editing
film – green screen studio for film and photography
installation
performance
sound – sound studios
Digital Makers suite for 3D and laser-cutting
We offer opportunities to exhibit your work as you progress, culminating in our Degree Show in the final year.
Philosophy modules introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues within art, ethics, film, literature, technology, and the sciences.
Our graduates have gone on to exhibit in major international arts venues, curate groundbreaking exhibitions, and undertake significant academic research at some of the top universities in the world.
Careers can include: artist arts administration curating and cultural policy making publishing writing and journalism criticism research teaching
The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year ZeroYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2022-23) | Tuition Fees (2023-2024) |
| International Year Zero (IYZ) | From £12,995 | From £12,995 |
| International Year One (IY1) | From £19,995.00 | From £19,995.00 |
| Pre-Master’s (PM) | From £10,995.00 | From £10,995.00 |
| Please note: There is an additional £200 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Dundee University. | ||
Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.
These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.
For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.
Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.
Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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