INTO Newcastle University Pathways 2018-19

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International Foundation
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Special features
Learn from a team of experienced architects
with expertise in both practice and research.
Develop your sketching and drawing skills in
a creative and stimulating way by exploring
the natural and built environment.
Take inspiration from field trips, and study
famous buildings in their context. Regular
destinations include Edinburgh, Manchester
and Glasgow.
Develop your creative skills through a range
of exciting projects, from drawing to the
physical scaled model.
Learn in the stimulating environment
of the spacious Architecture Studio
which is in a historic building.
Create a design portfolio showcasing
your skills, personality and creativity
as an architecture student.
What will I study?
Architectural Communication (20 credits)
Architecture, Culture and History (20 credits)
English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Introduction to Architecture 1 (20 credits)
Introduction to Architecture 2 (20 credits)
You will need to earn 120 credits to successfully complete your pathway programme.
For detailed module descriptions, please visit:
Progression options
You can progress to two degrees at Newcastle University from this pathway. The following
table provides information about which modules you need to study and what grades you
need to achieve to be guaranteed a place at Newcastle University in September 2019.
Architecture
* 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.
Want to find out more?
Visit our website or for help with your
application, contact our Admissions
team or your education counsellor.
“There is an open and supportive studio
culture. The tutors were really caring. They
shared a lot of time and effort with us. Now,
I’m studying successfully in the second
year, and I’ve realised I gained a really solid
foundation through the INTO programme.”
Anna, Russia
Completed International Foundation and progressed
to Architecture at Newcastle University
Start dates
June, September and January
Programme length
3 terms or approximately 9 months
4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours
21 hours per week minimum
Class size
Maximum of 16 students per class
for English language teaching
Age requirement
17 years and above*
Academic entry requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local
equivalent to meet the same standard) with
good grades.
Portfolio guidelines:
You will be expected to provide a portfolio as part of
the application. Your portfolio should demonstrate
core skills and illustrate your genuine interest in
architecture. The portfolio will be carefully assessed
according to outlined criteria. Portfolios that do not
comply with these guidelines will not be considered
suitable for entry and applicants will be required to
resubmit. Portfolios will be assessed at key times
throughout the academic year.
For full details of portfolio guidelines and assessment
dates visit:
English language entry requirements
3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language
requirements you should apply for our Academic
English course. See pages for
more information.
Award and validating body
Successful completion of the International Foundation
programme leads to the award of International
Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from
Newcastle University.
Tuition fees
See page for course dates and prices.
For full course information visit:
Progress to Year 1 of a professionally accredited
undergraduate degree
Gain hands-on experience through practical-based
learning in the INTO Centre Architecture Studio
Find the most up-to-date information here:
Degree subject Specific requirements English level Final academic grade %
Architecture BA (Hons) Introduction to Architecture 1 and 2 (60%) 65 60
Architecture and Urban Planning BA (Hons) None 65 60
“I entered first year
equipped with proper
research skills and a
better understanding
of architecture, allowing
me to be a step ahead of
students who came in
through other pathways.”
Emily, Malaysia
Completed International
Foundation and progressed
to Architecture at
Newcastle University
My portfolio
“I personally found the INTO Architecture Foundation programme very helpful in preparing
me for the transition from high school to university. Take a look at some of my work.”
6th
in the UK for Architecture
(The Times and The Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2017)
7th
in the UK for Town and Country
Planning and Landscape
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017)
Prepare to progress to a degree at Newcastle University: