Architecture and Built Environment Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Northumbria University
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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 ...Read more

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.You can go on to study a range of courses including:Architecture BA (Hons) (Not automatic progression)Building Surveying BSc (Hons)Interior Architecture BA (Hons) (Not automatic progression)Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)Real Estate BSc (Hons)

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
8/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Building graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Building graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Joe
20 Nov 23

The facilities are great, there are lots of open spaces to work and study, the library has ample supply of books and resources and only a short walk from the nearest metro..Read more

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80 Grades / Points required

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 possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfoSubject Requirements:There are no specific subject requirements for this course.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.Additional Requirements:There are no additional requirements for this course.International Qualifications:We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountryEnglish Language Requirements:International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

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Building

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
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Geography
27%
Mathematics
21%
Biology
15%
History
14%
HESA

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Joe
20 Nov 23
Architecture and Built Environment Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
The facilities are great, there are lots of open spaces to work and study, the library has ample supply of books and resources and only a short walk from the nearest metro...
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Northumbria University
Northumbria University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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