Our architecture foundation course is designed for students with a keen interest in planning, constructing and designing buildings.
This course will introduce you to some of the fundamentals of architecture.
Our architecture foundation course is designed to prepare you for further study in Architecture at university. The course covers specialisms such as life drawing, painting, fashion, textiles, installation art, printmaking, graphic illustration, 3D design and fine art with maths. These subjects are all combined with English lessons and the support of a personal tutor to guide you through the university application process. We also offer Art Foundation and Media, Communication and Film Foundation.
- Entry Requirements
- Key Course Information
- Course Content
- University Destinations & Courses
- Student Portfolio Work
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These are the Entry Requirements for the Architecture Foundation Course
| SEPTEMBER START (9 Months) | JANUARY START (6 Months) | |
| COURSE LEVEL | RQF LEVEL 3 | RQF LEVEL 3 |
| AGE AT START OF COURSE | 16.5 | 17 |
| ENGLISH LEVEL | IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 5.5 |
Here’s some Key Information about the Architecture Foundation Course
| ARCHITECTURE | September Start (9 Month Course) | January Start (6 Month Course) |
| Minimum Age | 16.5 | 17 |
| Course Length | 3 terms | 2 terms* |
| Start Dates | 2nd September 2019 | 6th January 2020 |
| English Language Requirement | IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 5.5 |
| Hours of study per week | 23 (28.5 with maths) | >30 |
| Location | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| Tuition Fees per Term | £6700 | £6700 |
| Accommodation Options | Residential or Homestay | Homestay |
These are the subjects you will study on the Architecture Foundation Course
- Sculpture & 3D Studies
- Life Drawing
- Fine Art
- Photography
- Textiles and Textural Studies
- Portfolio and E-Portfolio
- History of Art
- English (IELTS/EAP)
- University Preparation Course
- UCAS
- Maths
Download the full course syllabus here
These are some of the universities that our recent graduates have been offered places to study Architecture.
| Cardiff University | BSc/MArch Architecture |
| University of Kent | BA (Hons) Architecture |
| University of the Arts, London | BA (Hons) Architecture |
| Newcastle University | BA (Hons) Architecture |
| University of Portsmouth | BA (Hons) Architecture |
To apply for a course, go to our APPLY page. You can choose to apply online or download our application forms and scan them to us. Please ensure you read the instructions on the page so you complete the correct forms.