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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K10F
Architecture with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Framing architecture as a radical act of care, our BA Architecture course aims to nurture disciplinary disruptors, future leaders, innovators and thinkers, equipped for the now and ready to redefine the architectural practice of tomorrow. Architecture is the quiet choreography of the spaces we inhabit — a practice that does far more than shape buildings. Architects acting under this aegis gather the many strands of human endeavour—art, history, physics, engineering—into a single, unfolding narrative. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Architectural Design Fundamentals
Drawing and Representation Techniques
Built Environment History
Structural Systems and Materials
Urban Design and Public Space
Professional Practice and Ethics
Sustainable Design Principles
Design Studio Project
UCAS Code:K10F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD A Level: 88 UCAS tariff points / CCD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, History, Geography, English, Languages, Science or separate Science such as Physics, Biology or Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Maths, Music. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Travel and Tourism. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £35,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
98%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
94%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Architecture with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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