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Bachelor of Architecture with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Preston, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time degree in Architecture with an integrated foundation year, Taught at London Met's Aldgate campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Architecture with Foundation Year. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in engineering and construction.

Career outcomes

Architect (RIBA Part 2 and 3 route)
Design consultant
Architectural assistant
Designer
Interior design
Urban design
Planning

Curriculum

Four-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Foundation year: Critical & Contextual Studies: Foundation
Critical Creative Practice. Year 1: Critical & Contextual Studies 1 (Architecture)
Design Project 1.2
Design Skills 1.1. Year 2: Critical & Contextual Studies 2 (Architecture)
Design Project 2.2
Design Skills 2.1. Year 3: Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Architecture)
Design Project Development 3.1
Design Project Resolution 3.2: Comprehensive Design Project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 170
Institutional test 65%

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements for your country
The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,750 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering and Computing
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.