University of Lancashire

BSc Architecture with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This four-year Bachelor of Science degree starts with a foundation year built to give students the correct understanding of architectural theory, history, and important concepts like conservation and sustainability. They will benefit from practical skills in drawing and model making, and they will build ideas through experimental and exploratory work.

 

The Foundation Year's work helps students build a strong portfolio for future applications and gets them prepared for the accredited BSc (Hons) Architecture degree, which is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). The degree years focus on advanced design knowledge, building technology, environmental challenges, and low-carbon approaches in design.

Entry requirements

Candidates must submit a personal statement in which they clearly state their reasons for wanting to study the course and other information in relation to their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the choice of uploading their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Since this course includes a foundation year, it is the best choice for students who are unable to meet the normal entry requirements for the standard three-year degree.

  • Students must have GCSEs in math and English at grade C/4 or higher. The university will look at their past school results, their personal statement, and whether they can present a portfolio of creative work.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking countries must achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no component score less than 5.5 in any section) or submit equivalent test scores.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Upon completion, graduates of BSc Architecture (with Foundation Year) from the University of Lancashire are well equipped to become registered architects or enter related fields, with potential career paths including:

 

  • Architectural Assistant (Part 1 qualification)

  • Architectural Technologist

  • Urban Designer

  • Construction Project Manager

  • Architectural Renderer/Visualizer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students of the BSc Architecture (with Foundation Year) at the University of  Lancashire is £18,750. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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