University of Kent

BA Architecture with a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Course overview

The BA Architecture with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent provides a practical studio setting where students work with seasoned architects. It emphasises both the restoration of historic structures for modern uses and sustainable building techniques.

The programme promotes methods for creating inclusive environments that address both regional needs and global concerns. To pursue careers in architecture, urban planning, real estate development, construction, and asset management, students will acquire the technical skills, design knowledge, and professional insight necessary for success.

To enrol in the BA Architecture with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent and fulfil your dream, a foundation year is an excellent way to start down the path to becoming a qualified architect. This program will help you develop your design skills, technical capability, and portfolio.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are required to have the following:

  • UCAS Tariff - 80 points
  • A level - DDD
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) -MMP
  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is accepted
  • T Level

English Language Requirements:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the  BA Architecture with Foundation year from the University of Kent can take future roles such as:

  • Green Building Consultant
  • Architectural Visualisation Specialist
  • Architectural Writer/Journalist
  • Computational Designer
  • Software Developer (AEC Industry)

Cost of study

The cost of the BA Architecture with a Foundation Year in the University of Kent for international students is £23,500 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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