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Architecture with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Parkside Building Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The Birmingham School of Architecture and Design offers fully accredited courses at RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3, enabling you to fully qualify as a registered architect within one school. This four year course has been specifically designed you to undertake additional level 3 study designed to ensure you are successful on your chosen degree.After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree options within Birmingham School of Architecture and DesignWith the diverse architecture of Birmingham as your initial inspiration, you'll focus on urban environment and study neighbourhoods, cities, and regional and global networks.Industry connections in your second and third years help you foster direct links and contacts within practice, helping you to find work experience. We also work closely with RIBA West Midlands, the Midlands Architecture Centre (MADE), and Birmingham City Council. From the first year onwards, you will begin to construct your own online webpage of work and projects, which can then be transformed into an online portfolio and/or CV.Enhancing your employability skillsThe course gives you a full understanding of the role of an architect and the creative flair and technical skills needed to succeed.You'll understand sustainability, technical and cultural issues and the challenges of expanding the urban environment.You'll develop a comprehensive portfolio that shows employers a range of skills in design practice and academic study.You'll develop a range of transferable skills, such as how to communicate ideas and solve problems, as well as developing negotiation and planning skills. And thanks to the unique nature of the course, youll learn how to work effectively and efficiently either on your own or as part of a team.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,085per year

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A level

A level : CDD

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.

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Birmingham City University, University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 5JU, England

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Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Architecture

    34th out of 55 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    144 69%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    39th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    18th

    5

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