Interested in progressing to Year 1 of a RIBA-accredited Architecture or RTPI-accredited Planning degree? 

This course introduces you to an explorative and creative route into architecture. You will explore key aspects of architecture such as space, materiality and aesthetic qualities.

This course is suitable if you:

• need to improve your English language study skills within the context of architecture
• want to increase your subject knowledge of architecture

Expand your skills and knowledge on various projects and tasks including:

• from two to three dimensions
• sketching and drawing
• constructing physical models

You will also learn how to research, analyse and present your work effectively thanks to your improved language and communication skills.

Successful completion of this programme will lead to you being awarded our International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3).

You need to have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades to study architecture in the UK.

You need to be at least 17 years old by 31st December

Portfolio:

You will be expected to provide a portfolio as part of the application. The portfolio should demonstrate core skills and illustrate your genuine interest in architecture.  It must:

• include at least 12 annotated pieces of work (sketches, drawings, photographs of models, art work etc.)
• be on A3 sheets (see portfolio guidelines below),
• include title and contents page and a personal statement (300 words).

Portfolio Categories: There are three compulsory categories - 'Where I live', 'What I do' and 'What I want to be'. Within these categories there are mandatory and optional elements. Additionally, you are free to add another personal category and/or whatever pieces of work you consider important to illustrate your talents and skills.