ºüÀêÊÓƵ

Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from Hong Kong living in Hong Kong interested in Undergraduate courses

Architecture and Built Environment Foundation Year

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Add to favourites
Northumbria University, Newcastle
UCAS CODE: K441
GET MORE INFO

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This hands-on course ensures you gain relevant academic knowledge and practical skills from the outset using our high-quality, current technology and on-site laboratories.

At Northumbria you will experience first hand knowledge of the built environment and the wider environmental context. The programme will focus on all the appropriate elements for the initial stages of developing you as a Northumbria Graduate and ultimately as an undergraduate degree student. The learning outcomes for the Built Environment programme and the modules have been mapped against the professional development requirements and the competencies required by this industry.

Northumbria foundation year students have a mature, intellectual curiosity through an examination and understanding of professional practice, current theories, policy and real-life practice. As a result, you will be able to develop and apply your academic knowledge and experience of research skills to your chosen degree programme.

You will be taught by a diverse group of built environment related professionals. Their background, knowledge and experience in both practice and academia, and the emphasis and support of a research rich learning environment, will allow you to develop a research rich, practice based experience and encourage you to carry on your studies in an undergraduate programme.

There is a set of modules to follow if you want to go onto further study in Built Environment.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you can go on to study a range of courses including:

Architecture BA (Hons) (Subject to additional entry requirements, see course page for more information.)

Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Construction Management BSc (Hons)

Interior Architecture BA (Hons) (Subject to additional entry requirements, see course page for more information.)

Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

Real Estate BSc (Hons)

How does this course prepare me for my future career?

As a foundation student youll gain the intellectual and practical skills to place you in a great position to go forward to further study or employment.

By understanding current theories, policy and real-life professional practice, youll be able to develop and apply your academic knowledge and research skills to your chosen degree course.

The Faculty has a dedicated support team to help you gain placements in relevant industries and connect you to employers promoting graduate vacancies. You may go on to work in planning, surveying or careers in sustainability, greening business, environmental management, and conservation, and fields as diverse as housing, cartography, pollution control, urban regeneration, local government, overseas development and teaching.

Mode of Study

1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 19,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

Choose a qualification

QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 80

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possib

VIEW MORE
Email

Do you need to know more?

Ask a question directly and subscribe to this university

University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

VIEW PROFILE
Specialist country advisers offer support and guidance to international students via in-country visits, online events, and a one-to-one booking system.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Architecture

    24th out of 55

    13th out of 36 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    149 72%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    32nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    21st

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 158
    139 88%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    18th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    8th

    5

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!