Preparing students for direct entry to Year 2 of a professionally-accredited undergraduate architecture degree at Newcastle University.
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances.
Maximum class size for English language teaching 18
Certificate of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 4) from Newcastle University.
Take a look at our student progression results in International Year One in Architecture for 2018-19.
Passed: % of those who completed their pathway
Eligible: % eligible to progress to Newcastle University of those who passed
| Start Dates | January |
| Program length | 3 Terms |
17
Satisfactory completion of A-levels, a recognised Foundation programme, first year of an overseas university degree programme with good grades, or equivalent. You will be required to provide a portfolio as part of the application. This should document your experiences and the expertise you have gained in previous studies. It should demonstrate a range of core skills and a basic understanding of architecture.
3 Terms: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.
January 2021 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 11 January 2021 - Fri 2 April 2021
Mon 12 April 2021 - Fri 11 June 2021
Mon 14 June 2021 - Fri 3 September 2021
£20,795
A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
Credit value
Architectural Communication
20 Credits
Architectural Design 1
20 Credits
Architectural Design 2
20 Credits
Architecture History and Theory
20 Credits
Architecture Technology
20 Credits
English for Academic Purposes
20 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Architecture and Urban Planning-BA (Hons)
60%
65
No less than 50% in each module.
Architecture-BA (Hons)
60%
65
Architectural Design 1 and Architectural Design 2 (60% average) with no less than 50% in each module
| Start Dates | September January |
| Program length | 3 Terms |
17
Satisfactory completion of A-levels, a recognised Foundation programme, first year of an overseas university degree programme with good grades, or equivalent. You will be required to provide a portfolio as part of the application. This should document your experiences and the expertise you have gained in previous studies. It should demonstrate a range of core skills and a basic understanding of architecture.
3 Terms: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.
September 2021 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 20 September 2021 - Fri 17 December 2021
Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 8 April 2022
Mon 25 April 2022 - Fri 10 June 2022
January 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 8 April 2022
Mon 25 April 2022 - Fri 10 June 2022
Mon 13 June 2022 - Fri 9 September 2022
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Architecture and Urban Planning-BA (Hons)
60%
65
No less than 50% in each module.
Architecture-BA (Hons)
60%
65
Architectural Design 1 and Architectural Design 2 (60% average) with no less than 50% in each module