Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BA Architecture with Foundation Year
Our course is designed for students in the UK from less represented backgrounds without the entry qualifications to train as an architect.
Duration: 4 years (full-time)
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: K101 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Field trips
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: BBB
- Typical contextual A-level offer: See personal background eligibility criteria
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: See personal background eligibility criteria
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: UK applicants only. Please see full entry requirements
Course overview
- We're ranked 5th in the world and 2nd in the UK for Architecture (QS 2023 World University Rankings by Subject).
- Our course is designed for promising students in the UK from a less represented background at university without the right entry qualifications who wish to train as an architect.
- Benefit from an ideal and accessible transition between School and University, or to support a change in career, you will gain expert support in developing design portfolios and first-hand insights into Architecture as a career path.
- Successful completion of the Foundation guarantees you a place on the BA (Hons) Architecture degree course at Manchester School of Architecture.
- 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).
- Enjoy automatic and free membership of the MSSA, the UK's largest student society of architecture.
Open days
The University holds regular open days (usually in June, September and October) where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses.
On this day, you will find out more about Manchester School of Architecture and our resources, and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.
For more information, see Open days page .
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Telephone
- +44(0)161 529 4700
- School/Faculty overview
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See: The School .
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