International Year One in Architecture
Prepare for entry into the second year of a professionally-accredited undergraduate Architecture degree at Newcastle University.
Course features
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
- Guidance with your university application, ensuring you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 January 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £21,825 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 June 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only. Students will be required to pay additional tuition fees for their postgraduate degree.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Architectural Design 1
- Architectural Design 2
- Architectural Communication
- Architecture History and Theory
- Architecture Technology
- English for Academic Purposes
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 6 September 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 27 June 2024 | 20 June 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 January 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £21,825 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 June 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only. Students will be required to pay additional tuition fees for their postgraduate degree.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Architectural Design 1
- Architectural Design 2
- Architectural Communication
- Architecture History and Theory
- Architecture Technology
- English for Academic Purposes
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the programme. |
| Academic requirements: | 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. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | 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. For portfolio guidelines and assessment dates visit: www.intostudy.com/ncl/architecture-portfolio-intl-dip |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 6 September 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 27 June 2024 | 20 June 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
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. |
Where will it take me?
Take your first step towards qualifying as an architect with this degree.
Through studio design projects involving both manual and computer aided drawing and model making you’ll use your skills and creativity to develop your own design style. This exciting course introduces you to the design process through a series of field visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
The degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gives you exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all honours degrees at Newcastle University is highly competitive, and students hoping to progress onto undergraduate architectural degree programmes at Newcastle University must maintain high standards throughout the Year One programme.
While your grades in the Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen business degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers, enabling you to build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree.
You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework including
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem-solving exercises.
Specific grade requirements will apply to individual degree courses.