Question 1

HOW DO I GET THIS DIPLOMA IN ONE YEAR?

Accepted Answer

British education allows you to obtain a university degree with the completion of a year of study if you have previously completed a two year course, or level 5 qualifications (120 credits). Applicants with relevant professional training and experience are also welcomed. This curricular year is called Top Up Year and allows you to achieve a Bachelors Degree.

Question 2

WHAT IS A TOP UP COURSE AND A BACHELOR'S DEGREE?

Accepted Answer

Top-up courses are equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree and allow you to ‘top up’ an existing level 5 qualification into a full honours degree. Top-up degrees enable students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of a particular topic while also receiving a Bachelor's Degree, an internationally-recognized diploma.

Question 3

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A TOP UP YEAR?

Accepted Answer

Those who have completed a two-year course or have obtained a Level 5 qualification (120 credits) can apply for a Top Up Year.

Question 4

WHERE CAN I ATTEND A TOP UP YEAR?

Accepted Answer

In the majority of universities in the United Kingdom, such as Solent University Southampton, or at ETIC, in Lisbon, in partnership with that prestigious university.

Question 5

TOP UP COURSES ARE FOR PEOPLE FROM WHICH AREAS?

Accepted Answer

The Top Up Courses at ETIC are perfect for those who have backgrounds in areas such as Art and Design, Multimedia, Digital Image, New Media, Digital Communication, Illustration, Web Design, Film and Television, Editing, Audiovisual Production, Animation, Graphic Production, Motion Design, Visual Effects, Sound, Music, among others.

Question 6

WHO CREATES THE COURSE CURRICULUM AND WHO ISSUES THE DIPLOMA?

Accepted Answer

The course curriculum is entirely developed by Solent University and is taught by British and Portuguese teachers. The B.A. Bachelors of Arts diploma is awarded by Solent University Southampton.

Question 7

WHY AT ETIC?

Accepted Answer

ETIC is a reference school in the creative fields. Project-oriented, it combines technique, creativity, and personal and professional development. Its connection to the industry links school projects to the reality of the labor market.
The school has state-of-the-art technological resources, such as HD video and virtual reality studios, professional HD régie, sound studios, photo labs and studios, design and computer labs.

Question 8

DO I NEED TO TAKE AN ENGLISH TEST?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one of the following tests:
 
VEPT (minimum score of 57), IELTS 6.0 (minimum score of 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 (minimum score of 20).

Question 9

WHY LISBON?

Accepted Answer

The capital of Portugal is a real cool destination for millions of Europeans. The city has exceptional cultural attractions, a relaxed lifestyle and wonderful weather -- you can go to school in the morning and surf in the afternoon on amazing beaches 15 minutes away. 
Lisbon hosts numerous music and film festivals, technology events like the Web Summit, and a large ecosystem of startups and creative hubs. Living here is affordable, easy and fun. Lisbon is one of the safest capitals in Europe and Portugal ranks third safest country in the world.

UPGRADE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS INTO A UK HONOURS DEGREE

FILM & TELEVISION

GRAPHIC
DESIGN

MUSIC PRODUCTION

DIGITAL & GAME ART

FASHION DESIGN

STUDY AT ETIC

LIVING IN LISBON

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