Bachelor in Architecture Including Foundation Year Ba Hons

For Bachelor in Architecture Including Foundation Year Ba Hons, tuition fees are 17,500 GBP per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Aug 31, 2027.

Graduates from this programme are prepared for the professional pathway toward becoming a chartered architect. By integrating an intensive foundation year with an RIBA-validated and ARB-prescribed degree, the course provides the essential creative and technical grounding required to enter architecture practice or pursue further postgraduate study. It is specifically designed for students who wish to build confidence in their design voice, master workshop methodologies, and transition into a rigorous studio-based architectural education.

A Foundation in Creative Practice

The programme begins with a dedicated Year 0, where students are immersed in the wider School of Art, Architecture and Design. This collaborative environment encourages you to explore diverse creative disciplines, fostering a unique perspective on how architecture interacts with other forms of making. You will develop core skills in:

• Critical thinking and contextual research within the built environment.
• Technical proficiency through analogue and digital fabrication.
• The iterative design process, from conceptual sketching to material resolution.
• Professional communication, enabling you to present and defend your design proposals.

Following the foundation year, you will transition into the standard three-year Architecture BA (Hons) curriculum, gaining access to the School’s extensive workshop facilities and a vibrant, tutor-led studio culture that prioritizes student-staff connection and peer-to-peer learning.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.