BA (Hons) Architecture with Foundation Year

About your course This professionally-validated programme gives you the opportunity to work on a range of authentic architectural projects with input from practising architects in a dynamic studio environment with access industry standard technical facilities. The Foundation Year The Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree programme shared by Architecture, Fashion: Design & Communication, Fine Art, Graphic Design & Illustration, and Interior Architecture degree programmes, designed for students who have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but haven’t had the opportunity to study art and design subjects before, are returning to education and would benefit from time to gain confidence and adjust to degree level studies, or do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the three-year degree programme. It is a preparatory year of study that equips students with the necessary academic and practical skills for success in higher education, with the aim to introduce students to contemporary art and design practices, including those required to undertake studio-based projects at higher education. A series of general taught modules that gradually build in exposure to discipline-specific practices provides an introduction to art and design principles and practices. All students study the same four modules and are taught together as a non-discipline specific group in two out of four modules, with opportunities to split into discipline-specific groups in the 'Exploring Materials, Process and Practice' and 'Studio Practice Project' modules. Students are taught through a combination of studio-based projects, workshops, lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials, and have access to a shared studio space and specialist workshops and technical support in the John Lennon Art and Design Building to develop their practical skills. Once students pass the Foundation Year they will progress directly onto the first year of the BA (Hons) Architecture degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria). The BA (Hons) Degree Programme Taught principally through a studio environment that is seamlessly underpinned and informed by lectures and workshops, the over-arching ambition of the programme is to create graduates with artistic flair, and who are technically skilled and grounded in the demands of the professional role of the architect. The learning and teaching environment is progressively informed by research in pedagogy in the creative field. While teaching the curriculum, the programme also develops less tangible skills in students, such as communication, presentation and self-motivation; a key ambition is to create independent thinkers, adept at resolving problems with creativity and originality. A broad educational experience is offered within which students can develop diverse rigorous and creative approaches to des

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: DDD (72) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy and Science. GCSE Equivalences accepted for English Language and Mathematics • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels DDD Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 BTECs Extended Diploma: MMP Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 72 points International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Irish awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points. Additional requirements Assessment required Shortlisted applicants will be required to submit a digital portfolio. Applicants will be sent an email requesting they upload a digital portfolio using our upload attachment facility. Further information Contextual Offers At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn't always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements. International requirements IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements Further information Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply. All short-listed applicants are requested to submit a digital portfolio - portfolio guidance Applicants are awarded an offer on the quality of their digital portfolio or work, and academic attainments. We are looking for students with an enthusiasm for design, who wish to engage in the debate on the future of the built environment. You should have a willingness to read around the subject widely. You should be willing to gain first hand experience of buildings, towns and cities and acquire information retrieval techniques, as you will be expected to read around the subject and draw upon your findings for essays and projects. You would be expected to meet the criteria below; Critically aware of their surroundings Capable of discussing Art & Design issues The ability to analyse and reflectively criticise your work and the work of others Visual awareness

IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date

International students: £10,050 per year

UK students: £18,740 per year

UK/Home: £18,740 per year

International: £10,050 per year

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