About Architectural Technology With A Foundation Year - Bsc (hons) in Birmingham City University
Want a career as an Architectural technologist? Our BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology with Foundation Year degree is where the science of construction meets the art of design. The course focuses not only on the creation of the built environment, but also the structuring of space in and around it.
Much of your learning activity will be hands-on, with access to our strong industry links. You’ll also be provided with the latest CAD software, meaning you’ll be well equipped to make an impact in an important industry. This course is also accredited by the CIOB.
About the Foundation Year
The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BSc (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects, including Mathematics.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- An IELTS (International English Testing System) score of 6.5
- A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least: 575 (paper-based test )/ 90 (internet-based test) / 232 (computer-based test)
- PTE score 50-58
Birmingham City University Highlights
| Institution Type |
Public |
| Student Population |
25,800 |
| FAFSA Code |
G12215 |
| Application Cost |
20-26 GBP for UCAS |
| Accreditation |
ACCA, CIMA, RIBA, and, many others |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
18,086.5-27,575.5 GBP |
Birmingham City University Average Tuition fees and Other Expenses
This figure is an estimate of the basic living costs during the first nine months of studies, which covers most expenses including average tuition fees.
| Items |
Amount per annum in GBP |
| Tuition and fees |
5,700-13,200 |
| Accommodation |
5,483-7,013 |
| Food |
2,600 |
| Books and supplies |
450 |
| Utilities like gas, laundry, electricity, etc |
2,355 |
| Transportation |
390 |
| Leisure/social activities |
600-960 |
| Miscellaneous such as TV license, telephone cost, police registration, subscriptions, etc |
490.5 |
| Insurance |
15-117 |
| Total |
18,086.5-27,575.5 |
