Architecture (Foundation Entry)
Our cutting-edge Architecture Foundation Entry 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).
- Architecture is ranked joint top in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2023), and was ranked 3rd in the UK with 94% overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021).
Architecture Degree Shows
Discover the award-winning creative work produced by our Architecture students. The degree show features work in a range of mediums by students from the School of Arts & Media and the Grenfell-Baines Institute of Architecture.
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.
Module Overview
Course Delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
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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 Entry 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.
Fees and Funding
Scholarships and Bursaries
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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This course is based in the School of Engineering located in the Faculty of Science and Technology
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