Architecture with Foundation

Design with purpose and intention to create spaces that shape lives and futures.

Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings – balancing creative vision with practical needs like cost, functionality, and longevity. But it goes far beyond physical structures. It shapes how we live, work, and interact with the world around us, and tackles some of society’s most urgent challenges – from climate and housing crises to urban inequality and the increasing demand for more sustainable and inclusive designs.

This creative course gives you a deep understanding of built spaces and how to design for people and their needs. You’ll develop skills through real briefs, taught by expert practitioners and industry experts, collaborate with local clients and communities, and gain entrepreneurial skills that empower you to turn your ideas into impactful, market-ready solutions.

Integrated Foundation option
The integrated foundation year has been specially designed to give you the introductory knowledge and business skills needed to confidently progress to degree-level study.

It's structured around discipline knowledge, with extra modules that introduce you to the transferable skills you'll need at degree level and beyond – giving you a solid grounding in both management principles and business skills.

Once you've successfully completed your Foundation year, you'll be able to progress to any of our business, social sciences, humanities or media undergraduate courses.

Building on this foundation, you’ll develop specialist knowledge in your chosen course.

You'll experience

• Flexible learning: tailor your modules to align your studies with your career aspirations

• Industry experience: engage in live projects with real industry partners each year

• Prime location: surrounded by design institutions, exhibitions, museums and practices

• Future-focused design: build fluency in digital technology and sustainable designs

• Interdisciplinary: collaborate across all creative disciplines in our vibrant studio setting

Course Modules

We've designed our curriculum for you – expanding your knowledge, skills and thinking with three building blocks:

Subject Core
Special Electives
Common Modules, including Industry & Entrepreneurship

Your knowledge and skills will be assessed via a range of essays, 3D models, sketchbooks, live projects, reports, presentations and portfolios – ensuring your learning is always:

Inclusive – fostering a student-focused approach
Engaging – encouraging interaction and participation
Authentic – based on real business challenges