UNIVERSITY OF DERBY · UNITED KINGDOM
BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation Year
Bachelor's · Taught in en · UCAS K111
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At a glance
48 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€18k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Bachelor's
Level
- 4 yearsDuration (including foundation year)
- Studio-centred learningLearning environment
- Industry-informed teachingCourse focus
- Optional placement yearPractical experience
- Focus on sustainabilityKey theme
- Use of advanced digital toolsTechnology integration
This Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) in Architecture includes a foundation year, designed to provide you with a strong base before progressing to the main degree. The program is studio-centred, encouraging creative exploration and the development of original design work. You will learn to design spaces that are creative, functional, socially responsible, and technically informed, considering user needs, cultural context, materials, structures, and environmental challenges. The course emphasizes sustainability, including regenerative and low-carbon approaches, adaptive reuse, and circular material practices. You will also learn to use advanced digital tools, including AI, responsibly as a design support tool. The foundation year offers extra support to build skills, knowledge, and confidence, making it ideal if you are considering a career change or need a refresher before starting your degree. Successful completion of the foundation year leads directly into the first year of the honours degree without a separate application.
Curriculum
The BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation Year is a continuous four-year program. The foundation year is designed to build your skills and confidence, followed by three years of degree study. An optional placement year can be taken between Year 2 and Year 3.
- Foundation Year
- Introduction to Design
- Scholarship for Technologists
- Preliminary Mathematics
- Technology Project
- Construction Science
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Optional Placement Year
- Year 3
Careers
This course prepares you for a career in the built-environment field. You will develop skills to operate as a designer, communicator, and coordinator. The optional placement year provides valuable industry experience and helps build a strong portfolio for future employment. The university collaborates with numerous local and regional practices and industry partners, ensuring learning is aligned with professional needs.
- Architectural designer
- Architectural coordinator
- Design consultant
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Fees
Tuition (international)£15,500 per year (2026/27)
Tuition (home)£5,760 per year (2026/27)
Living—
Fees are for the 2026/27 academic year. Contact the university for the most up-to-date fee information.
How to apply
1. Contact the UniversityFor Clearing, you can call the admissions team on 01332 592026 or complete their online form available on the University of Derby's Clearing page.
2. Submit your ApplicationFollow the instructions provided by the university after your initial contact, which may involve submitting details via an online portal.
3. Receive an OfferIf successful, you will receive an offer from the university.
4. Accept your PlaceConfirm your acceptance of the offer and complete any further enrolment steps as advised by the university.