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BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation is a undergraduate Architecture course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Architecture · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge and skills towards degree-level study, or want to change your subject specialism, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year to progress onto full honours degree with us. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Small studio teaching groups offer a wide range of approaches to architecture, allowing you to explore your own interests and shape the direction of your work. There are 21 dynamic and innovative studio groups across the three years, all engaged with the current issues and challenges facing the future of London and its region - Strong connections with professional practice – our teaching team brings together experienced practitioners from across London's architectural network, connecting studio learning with real-world experience through construction site visits, the Site Diary module in your second year, and a two-week work placement in your third-year Professional Studies module - Enjoy outstanding facilities – our facilities include a Creative and Advanced Technologies Laboratory (CAT LAB), open-plan studios and an extensive library - Work placements with leading architectural practices – improve your professional skills by completing an optional year work placement in industry - Local field trips and international study opportunities – Gain experience with local field trips and explore global architecture with international study opportunities that in recent years have included Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and China. - Westminster is ranked among the top five universities in the UK for Student Satisfaction in Architecture in The Complete University Guide 2027 Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 4 or 5 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The University offers dedicated careers support, CV workshops and advice, and a growing global network of 3,000 employers. Get first-hand knowledge of working in architectural practice in the third year, and the opportunity of mentorship by an architect. Graduate employers named on the course page: dRMM Architects, Foster + Partners, Grimshaw Architects, Hopkins Architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Sheppard Robson. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• A History of Architecture (Year 1, Core)
• Design Project (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Design and Skills (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Design Practice (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Technical Studies (Year 1, Core)
• Architectural History and Urbanism (Year 2, Core)
• Design Investigation (Year 2, Core)
• Design Project (Year 2, Core)
• Environment and Detailed Design (Year 2, Core)
• Site Diary (Year 2, Core)
• Design and Technical Exploration (Year 3, Core)
• Dissertation (Year 3, Core)
• Major Design Project (Year 3, Core)
• Preparing for Practice (Year 3, Core)
• Technical Design Study: Exploration and Application (Year 3, Core)

Careers

• Architectural Visualiser
• Interior Designer
• Project Manager
• Urban Designer