Overview

The Architecture and Design Integrated Foundation Year programme from University of Brighton will introduce you to the fundamental design principles and transferable skills of architecture and design. You’ll explore the design process through creative projects and technical workshops, and develop core skills in drawing, making, digital practice, presentation and communication, and critical thinking and writing. These core skills will inform a final design project in your chosen subject.

You'll have hands-on academic and technical support and work in excellent facilities. And when you leave the course you'll be equipped to get the most out of whichever design degree that you choose.

Careers

In your career you'll need a combination of knowledge, technical ability, communication skills and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

The foundation course provides subject knowledge and expertise, opportunities to develop your portfolio and to put what you learn into practice.

You’ll also develop transferable personal skills in teamwork, and project and time management skills that will be valued wherever your career takes you. Working and collaborating with students across all three subjects of the foundation is a big part of your learning experience.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Term 1 will concentrate on analogue skills, introducing you to observational and hand-drawing skills as well as physical/3D modelling techniques, enabling you to understand different scales.

Term 2 will expand on the skills you have learned and combine them with digital practice. You’ll be introduced to digital drawing, modelling and fabrication and representation and communication techniques. Projects will develop your knowledge of the design process and technical ability.

Term 3 focuses on a final project within your chosen discipline and course. You’ll produce a portfolio where you’ll document your development and your final design project.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

480-600

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Architecture Design View 238 other Bachelors in Architecture 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

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UCAS tariff

72 UCAS tariff points. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff.

A-levels

DDD.

BTEC

MMP/DM.

International Baccalaureate

24 points.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

≈ 17250 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 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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