BSc Architecture with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Architecture, combining design practice with technical study. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. This four-year integrated programme includes a Foundation Year and provides progression into the Welsh School of Architecture onto the BSc Architecture. Students also have the option to transfer to a degree with a year of study abroad, and the BSc facilitates progression onto the MArch (Part 2).
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 75%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 29%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 18%
Who gets in
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 67%
- A degree: 22%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 8%
Modules
- Independent Project
- Skills for Knowledge, Independence, Lifelong Learning
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Introduction to Algebra
- Introduction to Calculus
- Statistics and Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architecture with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £42,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BSc Architecture with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architecture with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Architecture with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Architecture with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.