Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of a professionally accredited undergraduate degree in Architecture or Planning, Environment and Development at Queen's University Belfast.

Course features

• Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
• Guaranteed university placement for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
• Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
• Guidance with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

• Architecture-BSc (Hons)
• Geography-BSc (Hons)
• Planning, Environment and Development-BSc (Hons)

What will I study?

All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.

Core Modules:

• English Language and Study Skills
• Practical Skills for Art Portfolio
• Principles of Architectural Design and Practice
• Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
• Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
• Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
• Research and Study Skills (Term 1)

Specialist Modules:

• Topics for University Study (Term 1)
• Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Term 1)
• Foundation Politics and International Relations
• Foundation Mathematics

How will I be assessed?

Entry to all undergraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at undergraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their International Foundation programme.

Whilst grades in the International Foundation programme do not count towards your undergraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen undergraduate degree programme at the University.

Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.

Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:

• written assignments
• research journals
• lecture listening tasks
• oral presentations
• examinations in all four skills

Assessment of academic modules will be based on:

• written assignments
• group project work
• art portfolio
• written examinations.