Architecture (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Architecture and planning

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Course Overview

Our cutting-edge Architecture Foundation Year degree teaches you all the architectural theory you’ll need, paired with conservation, sustainability and environmental issues.

Why study with us

  • You’ll enjoy a ‘boutique’ educational experience – you will have your own desk, drawing board and storage within expansive studios.

  • Our programme is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

  • You'll benefit from our established links to a network of local, national and international award-winning architecture practices.

    What you’ll do

  • Studio design modules take place two days per week and workshops are delivered by award-winning architectural practitioners and academics.

  • You’ll play an active part in live projects and builds within the Institute of Architecture.

  • We’ve strong links to a network of local, national and international award-winning architecture practices.

    Accreditations

  • This course is validated by the RIBA, a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. This validation recognises our outstanding facilities, focus on the student experience and commitment to employability.

  • This course is expected to lead to Part I recognition by the ARB, the statutory body for the registration of architects in the UK. It enables you to progress becoming a chartered architect and ARB member.

    Future careers

  • Architecture Foundation Year can lead to a career in an architectural practice with a professional accreditation, or into a related field.

  • Successful completion of the foundation year leads to progression onto Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Architecture. Following a year’s experience in architectural practice or related field of work, you are able to enter the MArch Architecture Part II at UCLan. The MArch Architecture Part II is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal institute of Architects (RIBA) leading to Part 2 recognition, which allows you to proceed on a path to become a registered architect and ARB member.

  • Postgraduate level programmes exist in architectural conservation, construction law, urban regeneration and construction management.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1122 Production managers and directors in construction
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2451 Architects
    2121 Civil engineers
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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