Foundation Year in Built Environment

Sharpen your skills and solve real-world problems Ready to start your journey towards an honours degree in civil engineering, construction and surveying? Studying a Foundation Year in Built Environment at Kingston University is your first step towards a full degree qualification. You’ll complete the course ready to progress to one of Kingston University’s accredited degree courses.

During the year, you’ll study in a supportive environment, grow confidence, build technical and academic skills and deepen your subject knowledge. You’ll develop problem-solving skills by applying project-based learning to real-world scenarios – all while accessing cutting-edge facilities at the University. Maybe you’ve been away from education and want to ease back into studies.

Perhaps you’re not expecting to receive the grades you need for direct entry into an honours programme. Whatever your reason, this Foundation Year will prepare you for an exciting future. Through a blend of lectures, tutorials and practical learning, you’ll develop practical, technical and communication skills and apply knowledge to real-life problems.

Because this course is part of an extended degree, you’ll have the opportunity to access a range of experts and activities from your chosen programme.