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The tuition fees for the University of Kent vary depending on the course and the student's location. The fees for the 2026 entry are as follows:

• UK: TBC
• International: £23,500

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BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year is a four-year program that provides students with a comprehensive education in architecture. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of architecture, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field.

Key Information

• Start: September 2026
• Location: Canterbury
• Study mode: 4 years full-time
• Fees (per year): UK: TBC, International: £23,500
• Typical offer: DDD / 80 UCAS points

The Course

The BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year is a professionally recognized program that is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in architecture, including the technical skills, creative design work, and professional experience needed to succeed in the field.

What You'll Study

The program includes a range of modules, including:

• Foundation year: Compulsory modules include Project 1: Creative Exploration, Project 2: Developing Specialist Practice, and Project 3: Consolidating Practice
• Stage 1: Compulsory modules include Studio 1A: Form and Space, Classroom 1A: Form and Construction from the Ancient Times to Modernity, Studio 1B: Habitation, and Classroom 1B: Science and Beauty of Light
• Stage 2: Compulsory modules include Studio 2A: Landscapes, Classroom 2A: Academic Studies 1 (Early Modern), Studio 2B: Communities (Collab. 01), and Classroom 2B: Climate and Sustainability
• Stage 3: Compulsory modules include Studio 3A: Urban, Classroom 3A: Research (Collab 02), Studio 3B: Major Design Project 01, and Classroom 3B: Professional Practice and Detailing 01

How You'll Study

The program uses a range of learning and teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, studio-based work, and field study trips. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in field trips and site visits, both locally and internationally.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for the program is DDD / 80 UCAS points. International students must also meet the English language requirements, which include a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are UK: TBC, International: £23,500. Students may also be eligible for funding and scholarships, including the Kent Financial Support Package and international scholarships.

Your Future

The BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year provides students with a range of career opportunities, including becoming a qualified architect, urban planner, designer, asset manager, or property developer. Graduates from the program have gone on to work at firms including Norman Foster, Allies and Morrison, Purcell, Guy Hollaway, and Arup.