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Bachelor of Architecture and Environmental Design with Foundation Year
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year (five with placement) route into Architecture and Environmental Design that starts with an integrated foundation year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Architecture and Environmental Design with Foundation Year
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
- Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum
Career outcomes
- Architect with environmental design and sustainability specialisation
- Low-carbon design
Curriculum
- Integrated foundation year at Level 3 followed by the degree. Studio-based design with modules such as A History of Architecture
- Architectural History and Urbanism and Architecture
- Climate Change and the Planetary Emergency
- Plus a dissertation and a design thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Integrated foundation year for students who do not meet direct entry; course pages list UCAS tariff points (about 96-112) or international equivalents
- GCSE English grade 4 on some courses
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school qualifications that do not meet direct entry, See course pages and country pages
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 78
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Qualification certificates if required
- Passport copy
- Recommendations or references if required
- Personal statement if required
- Portfolio if required
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and the international deadline . Apply through UCAS (institution code W50) using the course UCAS code. Provide qualifications and predicted results and a reference and a personal statement and proof of English. Some courses ask for a portfolio or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit by 27 August 2027. Request a CAS by 8 September 2027 (outside the UK) and apply for a Student visa with your passport. Enrol on 20 September 2027. Teaching starts 27 September.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £5,500 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Marylebone, Central London |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Westminster Business School |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Westminster has listed International Undergraduate Excellence Awards for selected international undergraduates. Available awards and deadlines depend on the intake year; the September 2026 award was listed as closed. Check current award eligibility for the selected intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
275 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,000 GBP per year. The deposit is £5,500 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,945 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 78, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 169.