Course Summary

**Course Overview** - Our cutting-edge Architecture Foundation Entry degree teaches you all the architectural theory you’ll need, paired with conservation, sustainability and environmental issues. - Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study. - You’ll learn a comprehensive grounding in design, theory, history and building technology. At the same time, we’ll embrace any environmental challenges such as low-carbon approaches, to meet the needs of society. - You’ll get the opportunity to compare and contrast Lancastrian architecture and urban form with national and international examples on our overseas visits. Why study with us - You’ll enjoy a ‘boutique’ educational experience – you will have your own desk, drawing board and storage within expansive studios. - Our programme is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). - Architecture is ranked 7th in the UK with 88% of students satisfied with the teaching quality (Times Good University Guide 2021) **Further Information** Location context: - Post-industrialisation, suburban expansion, the relationship between countryside and town, digital media and emerging technologies are amongst the plethora of issues relevant to Preston and the North West. - Our strategic position within the heart of the UK allows us to explore these themes through an engagement with other urban centres and inspiring contexts within the UK; from London to Glasgow.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Diagnostic Skills, Design History in Architecture, Final Major Project (FMP), Portfolio and Exhibition Year 2: Compulsory Modules; Architectural Design 1a, Architectural Design 1b, History & Theory of Architecture 1, Building Technology 1. Theme - Small Scale Building Year 3: Compulsory Modules; Architectural Design 2a, Architectural Design 2b, History & Theory of Architecture 2, Building Technology 2. Theme - Neighbourhood/Town edges Year 4: Compulsory Modules; Architectural Design 3a, Architectural Design 3b, History & Theory of Architecture 3, Professional Studies 3. Theme - Regional/International

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: T486

Institution code: C30

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

64 UCAS points at A2

P (D or E)

64 UCAS points

64 UCAS points

64 UCAS points

64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)
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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 6000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6000.0 Year 1
Scotland 6000.0 Year 1
Wales 6000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £6,000, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

Provider information

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Preston
PR1 2HE

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