Overview

In the Built Environment Foundation programme at the Oxford Brookes University, you will develop your understanding and problem-solving and gain other key skills in the design and development of cities. To help develop your practical skills our course combines;

theory and contextual case studies

field trips

live projects

Career prospects

Foundation Built Environment is principally intended as a route to further study at degree level - and exists to develop & enhance academic skills. It will allow you to choose the most suitable area of degree specialism within the School, and make plans for the subsequent professional education that ensues.

Various teaching and learning methods are employed - lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops - which will test written expression, presentation skills, independent learning, and working in groups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrative and Contextual Studies

Essential Skills in the Built Environment

Environmental Science

Architectural History and Theory

Spatial Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Economics & Policy View 739 other preparation in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level: 48 points from 2 A Level or equivalent
GCSE: Mathematics - grade 4/C; English - grade 4/C normally required

Applicants must:

be in appropriate employment
have a minimum of two years' relevant work experience.
A reference from your employer to support the application will be required.

Applicants must also satisfy the foundation degree interview requirements.

Applicants aged under 21 should normally have:

a minimum of two subjects at A-level or Applied A-level, with three or four at GCSE or O-level

a National Certificate or Diploma or other equivalent qualifications, such as GNVQ/NVQ or other Level 3 vocational qualifications
Advanced Diploma Level 3

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

≈ 17250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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