Architecture with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityArchitecture with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Birmingham City University, based in Birmingham, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CDD.
A-Level Entry
CDD
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
88 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by Architects Registration Board (ARB) to give full exemption from the ARB / RIBA Part 1 examination, you will be based at our city centre campus, where you start your journey towards becoming a registered architect.
Birmingham City University offers fully accredited courses at RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3, enabling you to fully qualify as a registered architect within one university.
About foundation courses
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.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Birmingham
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Architecture and planning
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ