We 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.Foundation students study together for their first year but you’ll choose one of the three degrees listed here when you apply via UCAS.

Entry requirements

Before making a decision on which course and pathway to apply for we strongly encourage you to have an informal chat with our admissions team. You can call or message them from the Stay in touch panel on this page.

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.

Other qualifications
We will consider applicants who have completed an Access course or other type of level 3 qualification on an individual basis; relevant experience may also be taken into account.

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Preparing for your career

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.