BA Architecture with a Foundation Year
Entry requirements
88 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 88 UCAS Tariff points / CCD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Preferred subjects: Art and Design, History, Geography, English, Languages, Science or separate Science such as Physics, Biology or Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Maths, Music Excluded subjects: General Studies; Travel and Tourism Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 88 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects accepted but Design, Surveying and Planning preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Construction, Planning, Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 88 UCAS Tariff points Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Heal
About this course
BA (Hons) Architecture, combining design practice with technical and environmental studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), granting Part 1 Prescribed Examination exemption. Students construct an online portfolio from the first year and engage in interdisciplinary live projects through the Co.LAB initiative.
Modules
- Design Disciplines
- Design Techniques
- Place and Space and Objects
- Presentation Techniques
- Professional and Academic Development
- Structures, Environment, & Technical Studies
- Design Apparatus
- Design Resolution 1
- Design Methods
- Praxis
- Co.LAB
- Design Resolution 2
- Design Exploration
- Systems in Architecture
- Design Resolution 3