Architecture

Architects imagine new environments and think about how people want to live in the 21st century. They consider how those environments can be created to achieve a sustainable future. If you have vision, enjoy challenging yourself and are looking to kick-start your career, study architecture at Kent.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BA (Hons) Architecture

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

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Pathways Available

International Foundation Year | International Year Zero

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Start Dates

January | September

Degree Overview

Choose the RIBA and ARB-accredited course to explore the relationship between people and spaces on a degree that balances technical skills, design work and professional experience. It’s not just about creating beautiful buildings; you’ll lead on projects, solve complex problems and learn to communicate your ideas.

As a Kent Architecture graduate, you’ll have learnt how to be an architect through our creative studio culture. You’ll also make important connections thanks to our links with architectural industry bodies and professional practices such as Farrells, Allies and Morrison, Purcell, Guy Hollaway, Arup.

The creative, planning and technical skills you develop at Kent prepare you for a role in an architectural practice or in a career related to planning, design, graphics or visualisation.

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Important
Additional Costs

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the university over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Modern design studios, dedicated model workshops featuring laser-cutting facilities, a computer studio and labs.

Your Pathways

The IFY will prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree. It’s made up of several core and subject-specific modules that will give you a greater understanding of your chosen subject area. The skills you develop through this programme will help you in your chosen degree, in your future career, and in all aspects of life.

Learn more about International Foundation Year

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

Learn more about International Year Zero

International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Pathway Fees (2024-25) Pathway Fees (2025-26)
International Foundation Programme (IFP) From £17,995 From £18,595
International Year Zero From £12,995 From 13,395
International Year One (IY1) From £18,595
Pre-Master’s (International Incorporated Masters – IIM) From £9,995 From £10,395
Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at University of Kent.

Scholarships

Scholarships up to £6000 available

Please contact your Oxford International representative for more details on scholarships available to you. All scholarships are subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn without notice.

16% off University of Kent tuition fees per year, for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes.

Please contact your Oxford International representative for more details on scholarships available to you. All scholarships are subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn without notice.

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Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.

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