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Architecture with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons), University of Kent

the United Kingdom

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BA (Hons)Full-time1 - 4 yearSeptemberGBP 9535 per yearGBP 23500 per year

About Architecture with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) - at University of Kent

How can we build spaces that meet the needs of diverse communities, and are sensitive to the global challenges we face today?

Architects are visionary people, who use their creativity and entrepreneurial skills to design new environments that have social, cultural, environmental and financial value.

At Kent, you will learn from practising architects in a creative studio environment. You will learn about sustainability in the built environment, and how to breathe life into old buildings that weren’t designed for the modern age.

You will consider the needs of people and communities, creating spaces that are friendly and accessible to all people without compromising aesthetics.

The technical skills, design work and professional experience you gain on this course will see you take your first steps to becoming an architect, or pursuing a career in areas such as urban planning, property development, construction or asset management.

A foundation year is a great way to take your first step to becoming a qualified Architect, this programme will help you develop your design skills, technical capability and portfolio in order to enrol on our Architecture BA and realise your ambition.

Learn more about Architecture with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) - at University of Kent

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Entry requirements

  • UCAS Tariff - 72 points
  • A level - DDD
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
  • Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 6 credits
  • Scottish Higher
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
  • GCSE/National 4/National 5
  • T Level - Pass (D or E)

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/english-language-requirements

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

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    “Choosing Kent was an easy decision. The forensic programmes are ranked among the best in the UK and have a high graduate employment rate.

    “The teachers bring fresh ideas and up-to-date materials from real cases to enrich the lectures. They are keen to help out and always make sure we are getting plenty of support.

    “I was very fortunate to be awarded an International Scholarship, which meant I could dedicate myself to my studies.”

    Academic excellence - Stephanie Bourgeois from France is studying for a BSc in Biochemistry.

    “I like the approach to teaching here; academics are happy to answer questions and to interact with students. I find the lectures very motivational, they pique your curiosity and for me the exciting bit is going to the library and pursuing the things you are interested in.

    “The lecturers at Kent are excellent. You get to know them well and, as you move through the course, they are able to guide you towards projects, ideas or career paths that they think you will like.”

    Specialist research - Sally Gao from China is studying for a PhD in Electronic Engineering.

    “I have been very lucky with my supervisor, Professor Yong Yan, who is a world-class expert and the first IEEE Fellow in the UK in instrumentation and measurement.

    “Professor Yong Yan has helped me to become a better researcher. I am inspired by his novel ideas and constructive suggestions. Under his supervision, my confidence has grown through such milestones as my first set of experiments, writing my first research paper and attending my first conference.”

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