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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year course at Ravensbourne University London.

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A level

C,C

You may also need to

Attend an interview

Submit a portfolio

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Ravensbourne University London. These students are taking Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Architecture
SubjectGrade
Fine ArtB
GraphicsB
GeographyD
PhotographyB
Product DesignC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: K101

Here's what Ravensbourne University London says about its Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year course.

On this architecture degree course, you will take inspiration from art, design and technology to explore the spaces and places we inhabit. It will encourage the development of an understanding of the interactions between people, activities and places, and the way the environment can influence mood and behaviour. It will offer the opportunity to investigate the functional, expressive and social impact of new construction technology. You will build multidisciplinary skills in the likes of urban design, housing and office design, planning, building conservation, architectural heritage and community development.

With access to gold-standard facilities and the highest-calibre teaching, through project work, learning from experienced academic staff, practising designers and researchers, you will develop practical design knowledge and your creative vision by exploring the role architecture plays in shaping our society. Studio projects are supported by lectures and seminars to develop knowledge of history and contemporary practice and by technical input to develop practical skills.

Why study this course?

  • ARB Part 1 prescribed, allowing you to pursue the journey to becoming a fully qualified architect

  • Develop your own creative vision and refine your design skills

  • Build a sophisticated, industry-quality portfolio

  • Contemporary, challenging and future-facing projects

  • Develop a broad understanding of practical and theoretical themes.

Career pathways

Careers in architecture include, but are not limited to: urban design, housing and office design, planning, building conservation, architectural heritage and community development.

For more information, please visit our website.

Source: Ravensbourne University London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Higher Education

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Architecture

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£17,500 per year
International£17,500 per year

The modules you will study

You'll explore architectural form-making, sustainability principles in the built environment, parametric and computer generated design, techniques for designing structures and rapid prototyping, architectural history, theory and context, business enterprise for design and regulatory frameworks, new developments in urban design and new developments in architecture/design projects around the world. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.

How you will be assessed

You will be continually assessed on your values and attitudes, cognitive, intellectual, practical, and professional skills. Knowledge and understanding are evaluated through individual and group presentations, written and reflective work, and design projects in a manner appropriate for each unit. Visit our website for additional details.

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Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ravensbourne University London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Ravensbourne University London students who took the Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.

Architecture

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

94%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

96%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

92%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

88%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

84%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

82%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

90%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

86%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Ravensbourne University London. These students are taking Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.

Architecture
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female60%Male40%
Where students come from
International18%UK82%
Student performance
2:1 or above35%
Number of students225
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year at Ravensbourne University London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Ravensbourne University London graduates who took Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.

Architecture, building and planning

Earnings

£19.5k

First year after graduation

£27.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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