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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K101

Architecture with Foundation Year

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation Year at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Manchester School of Architecture is an innovative collaboration between The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. The Foundation course provides you with an ideal transition between School and University or as part of a career change. The Foundation course will provide an accessible route to University-level study, help you develop design portfolios and provide insight into architecture as a career path. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Communication
Architectural History and Theory
Drawing and Visual Representation
Building Technology and Materials
Design Studio Project
Academic and Professional Skills
Urban Context and Site Analysis
Introduction to Architectural Practice
UCAS Code:K101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

BBB See personal background eligibility criteria. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points overall. 5,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£32,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH13-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working
5%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
74%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH13-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Manchester

About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Architecture with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#8UK Ranking
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