Our cutting-edge Architecture Foundation Entry degree teaches you all the architectural theory you’ll need, paired with conservation, sustainability and environmental issues.
Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s entirely unique, and a great stepping stone to degree study.
You’ll learn a comprehensive grounding in design, theory, history and building technology. At the same time, we’ll embrace any environmental challenges such as low-carbon approaches, to meet the needs of society.
You’ll get the opportunity to compare and contrast Lancastrian architecture and urban form with national and international examples on our overseas visits.
Why study with us
- You’ll enjoy a ‘boutique’ educational experience – you will have your own desk, drawing board and storage within expansive studios.
- Our programme is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
- Architecture is ranked joint top in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2023), and was ranked 3rd in the UK with 94% overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021).
What you'll do
- Studio design modules take place two days per week and workshops are delivered by award-winning architectural practitioners and academics.
- You’ll play an active part in live projects and builds within the Institute of Architecture.
- We’ve strong links to a network of local, national and international award-winning architecture practices.
Module overview
Year OCompulsory modules
• AOC001: History and Theory
• AOC002: Final Project
• AOC003: Portfolio and Exhibition
• AZC014: Diagnostic Skills
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• A01101: Design 1: Exploration
• AO1102: Sustainability 1: Climate Emergency
• AO1103: Construction, Technology and Life Safety 1: Principles
• AO1104: Humanities 1: Evolution
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• AO2101: Design 2: Experimentation
• A02102: Sustainability 2: Transitions
• AO2103: Construction, Technology and Life Safety 2: Application
• A02104: Humanities 2: Discourse
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• A03101: Design 3: Autonomy
• AO3102: Advanced and Future Strategies
• AO3103: Professional Practice
• A03104: Humanities 3: Critical Context
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Architecture Foundation Entry can lead to a career in an architectural practice with a professional accreditation, or into a related field.
Successful completion of the foundation year leads to progression onto Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Architecture. Following a year’s experience in architectural practice or related field of work, you are able to enter the MArch Architecture Part II at UCLan. The MArch Architecture Part II is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal institute of Architects (RIBA) leading to Part 2 recognition, which allows you to proceed on a path to become a registered architect and ARB member.
Postgraduate level programmes exist in architectural conservation, construction law, urban regeneration and construction management.
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