Overview

Architecture with Foundation Year is offered by The University of Manchester. The Foundation course provides you with an ideal transition between School and University or as part of a career change.

Key Facts

The Foundation course will provide an accessible route to University-level study, help you develop design portfolios and provide insight into architecture as a career path. You will benefit from the expertise of specialist practitioners and lecturers who provide you with a supportive environment to develop the fundamental skills needed to embark on a career in the field. The foundation programme will prepare you for undergraduate study in architecture at Manchester School of Architecture. We will help you develop your personal and academic skills, expose you to various communication and presentation techniques, show you how to understand and analyse project briefs and conceptualise design solutions, as well as giving you an insight into the practice of architecture. The programme culminates in an architectural design studio project providing excellent preparation for learning at degree level.You will be fully immersed into life at Manchester School of Architecture; working with fellow students when the opportunities arise and culminating your studies with a design studio project which relates to those undertaken by current students. What's more, you'll be inspired by the world-famous city of Manchester - the industrial revolution birthplace turned 21st century metropolis - and its vibrant, contemporary and innovative architecture scene. Manchester is a showcase for recent regeneration and historic context, much of which has been designed with the involvement of our current students and graduates. The city recognises the value of high-quality design, together with innovative and pragmatic approaches to resolving practical issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Focussing on the skills needed to embark on a career in the field, the foundation programme will prepare you for undergraduate study in Architecture. We will help you develop your personal and academic skills, expose you to various communication and presentation techniques, show you how to understand and analyse project briefs and conceptualise design solutions, as well as giving you an insight into the practice of architecture. The programme culminates in an architectural design studio project providing excellent preparation for learning at degree level.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture View 247 other Bachelors in Architecture in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through UCAS .As well as having the required grades, you must have attended a UK state school/college and meet at least one of the following personal background criteria:
You will be under 21 years old when you begin your course and you live in an area where people are less likely to go to university - check your postcode
You will be under 21 years old when you begin your course and you have spent more than three months in public care or as a looked-after child.
You will be over 21 years old when you begin your course and have not been in full time education for at least three years.
You will be under 21 years old when you begin your course and you are the first generation in your family to enter higher education. (This means none of your parents step-parents, or guardians have any higher education qualifications such as a degree, diploma or certificate of higher education
You have refugee status from the Home Office.

Tuition Fee

Fees for entry in 2024 have not yet been set.

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Architecture with Foundation Year.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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