Built Environment Foundation

Our Built Environment Foundation prepares you to study at degree level. As well as make plans for your future professional education and career.

You will develop your understanding and problem-solving and gain other key skills in the design and development of cities. To help develop your practical skills our course combines:
- theory and contextual case studies


- field trips


- live projects.


On completing the foundation year, you can progress to one of the following degree courses here at Oxford Brookes:
• Urban Design, Planning and Development



• Construction Project Management



• Property Development and Planning



• Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management



• Real Estate



• Building Surveying



If you want to progress to Architecture or Interior Architecture you must have an acceptable portfolio of artistic work.

An award-winning university experience awaits in Oxford this September...

Oxford Brookes is a top 35 England university (Uni Compare, 2027) and globally ranked in 24 subject areas (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

There's a wide range of undergraduate courses to choose from, and each course offers unique opportunities for growth. Lawyers can practise their defence in mock trials. Accountants and Financiers can gain real-world experience with top employers like Deloitte, Metro Bank, Marriott Hotels, PWC, Chelsea FC, or Apple. Students in Artificial Intelligence courses can test their skills in Oxford Brookes' very-own custom designed building at the main Headington site. Facilities include digital, computing and robotics labs, and a VR cave.

You'll also be studying in the world's oldest student city! The ultimate blend of stunning architecture, river views and lively nightlife, Oxford is the perfect place to make lifelong memories.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now.