BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year
at Birmingham City University, Birmingham

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BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year
at
Birmingham City University
Overview

International students can pursue BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year at UG level at Birmingham City University. The duration of the course at the university is 4 years. The course is among the top-ranked courses in the International students must meet the entry requirements such as complete academic qualification, a valid test score in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE to be eligible for the course. The University fees for international students for BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year is around Pound 17,690 (INR 2,287,317) for first-year. Students must manage additional costs such as:

Rent
Hostel fees
Food, books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹22.42 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year

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BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year
at
Birmingham City University
Fees

The fee breakup of the Birmingham City University BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The first-year tuition fees BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year is Pound 17,690 (INR 2,287,317). Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the Birmingham City University. Students can check the table given below to know more about Birmingham City University BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 22,41,604

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.71587 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 8ᵗʰ July 2026

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BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year
at
Birmingham City University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have passed the 12th grade.

TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned

PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned

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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.

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BA (Hons) Architecture with a Foundation Year
at
Birmingham City University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#31	Architecture The Guardian, 2027
#32	Architecture The Complete University Guide, 2027

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Birmingham City University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

71% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3.7

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.7

Permanent Immigration3.8

Harshal Mohan Rajuskar Verified Icon

MSc in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.2

A Practical and Supportive Learning Experience at Birmingham City University

Tips: One thing you've really got to wrap your head around is how much they expect you to just get on with things yourself. It’s a mix of lectures and projects, for sure, but the independent side of it is a huge part of the deal, so you’ve got to be pretty disciplined with your time. When I first got here, it was honestly a massive shock—the whole vibe is way more focused on you actually thinking for yourself and just having open chats with the lecturers instead of just listening. It’s also cool being around people from all over, but you’ve definitely got to be proactive about using the career services and stuff if you want to get ahead.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40000

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Advanced Computer Networks - Batch of 2025

4.2

You will get a lot of exposure on how to deal with situations.

Tips: As I pursued a Master's in Advanced Computer Networks, I can say that Birmingham City University would be a good choice for you to pick. Faculty and student life at this university are top-notch, and the best part is that they have so many activities for international students to interact and make themselves feel comfortable.

Likes (Indian Food): I am from Andhra Pradesh, and I found quite a few decent Indian restaurants, and there are so many Indian stores where you get almost everything you would crave when you are away from home. Most of the indian restaurants are a little expensive than the British restaurants.

Dislikes (Value for money): I personally felt it wasn't really worth the money we put in for a year of study. However, you will definitely get a lot of exposure on how to deal with so many situations that you wouldn't be able to manage if you were with your family. The whole year of study will boost your self-confidence, so I guess there's that.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 30 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

Computing and Information Technology - BSc (Hons) - Batch of 2023

4.0

The college is in the heart of city.

Tips: Birmingham City University offers a diverse culture of many different courses, and cultures from around the world. Known for its excellent courses and strong industry connections, It provides practical career-focused education. The vibrant student community is something that makes student life fun. Students should explore various clubs, events and activities and be a part of them.

Likes (Indian Food): There are many different kinds of restaurants available in the locality serving world cuisines at an affordable rate for the students on campus. I usually prefer cooking myself as I'm a vegetarian but there are few veg options available as well, so sometimes I do try those.

Dislikes (Value for money): The course fee is justified and everything around the campus, facilities provided for students, staff support, and everything adds up to make it a value-for-money decision. There are also scholarships available for students coming from an international background.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 6175

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 89525

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2024Read more

Srujan Gowda Devaraj Verified Icon

MSc in Logistics Supply Chain Management - Batch of 2024

4.8

Birmingham City University has well constructed and affiliated courses.

Tips: We will get an opportunity to meet people from different countries and get to know their cultures and experiences. I received a scholarship of 32000 from the university for my merit score in Bachelor's. Overall, I'm satisfied with this university and the course as they have excellent and relevant modules. To speak about this country, it's quite expensive presently because of inflation. But having a part-time job might help you to manage your expenses.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2024Read more

Kajal kailay Verified Icon

MSc in Management and International Business - Batch of 2020

4.7

A good educational institution.

Tips: BCU is good for taking admission and studying in UK. The University is a multicultural institution where we can make friends from different countries like Japan, China, USA, etc. The faculty is so friendly and studies are stress free. Students should know the skills of doing work on laptop because studies and assessment are done through assignments and most of the Indian students are only familiar with pen and paper.

Likes (Value for money): Birmingham City University offers education that is so helpful for getting a good job in England. They offer support for every aspect of life. I was given £2000 bursary on joining. Students can borrow laptops from library and the staff is friendly. They offer huge work opportunities within the course.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The Graduate route scheme is introduced by the Government which gives two year work visa to the students after course completion. However, after two year work permit, the steps are unclear. Students have to look for companies that may sponsor them for further visa. These companies sometimes ask for huge amount of money in exchange for sponsorship.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1041

Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 73276

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2022Read more

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