Architecture with Foundation Year, BA Hons
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
This course is designed to prepare students for progression into year-out practice in the architectural profession, leading to advanced level study in RIBA/ARB part 2 MArch in Architecture.
Course Details
- Duration: 4 years
- Location: Greenwich Campus
- UCAS Code: K101 G BA/ArchFY
- Mode of Study: Full-time
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB)
What You Will Study
Year 0
- Foundation Contextual Studies (15 credits)
- Foundation Landscape Studies (15 credits)
- Foundation Project (30 credits)
- Foundation Techniques (30 credits)
- Study Skills (15 credits)
- Academic Writing (15 credits)
Year 1
- Architectural Design 1: Investigation and Proposition (30 credits)
- Cultural Contexts of Architecture (15 credits)
- Architectural Design 1: Experimentation and Communication (30 credits)
- Architectural Design Technology 1 (15 credits)
- Introducing Architecture and Landscape Technology (15 credits)
- History of Architecture & Landscape 1 (15 credits)
Year 2
- Contemporary Theories of Architecture (15 credits)
- Architectural Design 2: Exploration and Proposition (30 credits)
- Architectural Design 2: Resolution (30 credits)
- Introducing Architecture & Landscape Practice 2 (15 credits)
- Architecture Technology 2 (15 credits)
- History of Architecture and Landscape 2 (15 credits)
Year 3
- Architecture Dissertation (30 credits)
- Architectural Design 3: Exploration and Proposition (30 credits)
- Architectural Design 3: Resolution (30 credits)
- Architecture Design Technology 3 (30 credits)
Entry Requirements
UK Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
- Contextual Admissions: We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points.
International Entry Requirements
- The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
- For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Cohort | Full-time | Part-time | Distance Learning |
---|---|---|---|
Home* | £9,535 | N/A | N/A |
International | £17,500 | N/A | N/A |
Other Costs
- Trips: Any compulsory field trips are funded by the school.
- Resources: For Architecture, Landscape and Design courses, you will produce portfolios of large format plots plus CNC/3D printed models etc. Costs will vary but could reach £250 a year for printing and paper, £100 for model making, £50 for site visits and £200-£300 for a field trip.
Careers and Placements
Will I Have a Work Placement?
This course is designed to prepare students for progression into year-out practice in the architectural profession, leading to advanced level study in RIBA/ARB part 2 MArch in Architecture. Therefore, students are not required to take work placements or internships in addition to this pathway.
What Sort of Careers Do Graduates Pursue?
This course is designed to prepare students for progression into year-out practice in the architectural profession, leading to advanced level study in RIBA/ARB part 2 MArch in Architecture.
As well as becoming architects, graduates can pursue opportunities in computer-aided design, animation, urban design, interior design, arts and media, project management, graphic design and the construction industry.
Support and Advice
Academic Skills and Study Support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the Department
The School provides pastoral support throughout your studies with us. Students have a personal tutor, and there are also a range of student services including Wellbeing.
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