
Architecture with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Architecture with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by Architects Registration Board (ARB) to give full exemption from the ARB / RIBA Part 1 examination, you will be based at our city centre campus, where you start your journey towards becoming a registered architect.
Birmingham City University offers fully accredited courses at RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3, enabling you to fully qualify as a registered architect within one university.
About foundation courses
This four year course has been specifically designed you to underta...
Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by Architects Registration Board (ARB) to give full exemption from the ARB / RIBA Part 1 examination, you will be based at our city centre campus, where you start your journey towards becoming a registered architect.<br/><br/>Birmingham City University offers fully accredited courses at RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3, enabling you to fully qualify as a registered architect within one university.<br/><br/><strong>About foundation courses</strong><br/>This four year course has been specifically designed you to undertake additional level 3 study designed to ensure you are successful on your chosen degree.<br/><br/>After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree options.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Parkside Building Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
K10F
Institution Code
B25
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
88
Scottish Higher
88 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD).
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Construction, Planning, Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
88 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science. Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Minimum of 88 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: Maths at Ordinary level grade O4/C3 or above or Higher level grade H7/D3 or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
88 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science. Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism.
Scottish Advanced Higher
88 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
88 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science. Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism.
A level
C,D,D
A Level: 88 UCAS tariff points / CCD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, History, Geography, English, Languages, Science or separate Science such as Physics, Biology or Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Maths, Music. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Travel and Tourism.
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects accepted but Design, Surveying and Planning preferred.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,570 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |