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Foundation of Built Environment Foundation

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A one-year foundation course that prepares students for built environment degrees.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build foundational understanding of Built Environment Foundation
  • Improve academic communication and research skills
  • And prepare for further study.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to a School of the Built Environment degree

Curriculum

  • Introduces university life and problem-solving in the design and development of cities
  • With sampling of planning and urban design
  • Environmental sustainability and construction management. Field trips and live projects develop practical skills
  • Using lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials and workshops.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Standard offer: UCAS Tariff 48 points (A level DD). European and international qualifications or a recognised foundation course are also considered
  • Undisclosed (entry by UCAS Tariff / equivalent per course
  • Progression to the linked degree on passing).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school / pre-university qualifications below degree entry level, International qualifications by country on the academic entry requirements page.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Proof of Secondary School Qualification
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£27,789 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolSchool of the Built Environment
DepartmentBuilt Environment Foundation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.