Interested in progressing to Year 2 of a RIBA-accredited Architecture or RTPI-accredited Planning degree?

This course covers functional, aesthetic and technical aspects of architecture and how to implement this in your designs. You will use computer-aided drawing, but the emphasis is on manual creativity and design skills.

This course is suitable if you:

• need to improve your English language study skills within the context of architecture
• want guidance and advice on developing your architecture ideas

Expand your skills and knowledge in various areas through:

• sketching, drawing and model making
• a comprehensive design project and the development of an architectural portfolio
• studying world architecture in its historic context 

You'll also learn how to research, analyse and present your work effectively. Successful completion of this course will lead to you being awarded our Certificate of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 4).

Satisfactory completion of A levels, a recognised Foundation programme, first year of overseas university degree programme with good grades, or equivalent.

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 an understanding of architecture.  It must:

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

Portfolio Categories:  

1. Previous Study: the portfolio should include at least 3 pieces of work from your previous studies, such as technical drawings, essays, projects and case studies.
2. Design Skills: there should be at least one very recent piece of work demonstrating your potential design skills, such as sculptural design, object design or even a small landscape or garden arrangement.
3. Technical Skills: you should provide evidence of technical skills such as sketching, drawing and physical model making with scaled drawings, perspectives and models.