BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation Year
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Features and benefits
Top ranked
As a student at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA), you’ll benefit from being part of an institution ranked fifth in the QS World Subject Rankings and second in the UK (2026).
Gain an insight
Gain an insight into the practice of Architecture and enhance your personal and academic skills needed for undergraduate study in the field
Accessible transition
Benefit from an ideal and accessible transition between School and University, expert support in developing design portfolios and first-hand insights into architecture as a career path
Guaranteed progression
Successful completion of the Foundation guarantees you a place on the BA (Hons) Architecture degree course at Manchester School of Architecture.
Benefit from two universities
Take advantage of facilities across two campuses, The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, as you study at the innovative collaboration between the two - Manchester School of Architecture (MSA)
Join the UK's largest Architecture student society
Enjoy automatic and free membership of the MSSA, the UK's largest student society of architecture which enhances your experience of the school, giving you the opportunity to build valuable relationships with students in other years.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Personal and Professional Development
Communication and Presentation Techniques
Analytical and Conceptual Techniques
Architectural Design Studio
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Additional information
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation Year is part of the Manchester School of Architecture at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.8% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2023/24 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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