Architecture (with Foundation Year)
London South Bank University
UCAS Code: K10F | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
London South Bank University
UCAS Code: K10F | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points from A levels
64 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS Tariff points from a BTEC
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About this course
There's more than one way into a successful architecture career. If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Architecture programme but you have the experience, maturity and determination to work in the sector, then this course is for you.
This foundation year isn’t a freestanding degree - but it’s the perfect preparation for one. Think of it as the first year in a four-year period of studying that will lead to the BA (Hons) Architecture degree at LSBU (upon successful completion of the foundation year).
Modules
Year 1
• Design 101
• Design 102
• Cultural context 1
• Technology 1
• Communication 1: drawing and digital media
Year 2
In year 2 you will work on three architectural design projects throughout the year, each with specific themes and context for you to research and explore.
• Design 201: experimental media
• Design 202
• Cultural context 2
• Technology 2
• Communication 2: digital design
Year 3
You will engage with more complex design studio projects, with more time to resolve detailed design solutions, linked to technology and structures.
• Design 301
• Design 302
• Cultural context 3
• Technology 3
• Professional practice
Key subject areas
• Design
• Technology and environment
• Cultural context
• Communication
• Professional practice
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The Uni
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Architecture
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Top job areas of graduates
Architecture had a difficult time a few years back during the great recession, but those days are over and the degree is in demand as house building and infrastructure have increased in importance. Most working architects secure jobs in the architecture industry, more usually starting as assistants rather than full-blown architects or chartered technicians. Some, however, move into management, design or marketing roles, where they find their planning, design and project management skills are very welcome. Nearly half the architecture-related jobs last year were in London or the South-East, and this group are rather more likely than average to find their jobs through personal contacts, so polish your networking skills, or see if you can get work experience if you want to succeed as an architect.
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Architecture
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£38k
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£41k
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