Architectural Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

Blend creativity, engineering expertise, and industry experience to design innovative structures addressing the challenges of today’s urban environments.

Why study this degree?
1. Build a strong foundation in architectural design through studio- and practice-based learning
2. Develop applied knowledge of structures, materials, and environmental systems
3. Experience working on complex briefs, including transport hubs, sports venues, and infrastructure projects
4. Gain advanced skills in digital modelling, performance analysis, and technical communication
5. Prepare for diverse built environment careers, with interdisciplinary collaboration alongside architecture students

Integrated Foundation Year
On the Integrated Foundation Year on this course, you will be first introduced to the fundamental principles of architecture and built environments. Your foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning.

Modules include:
• Design, Media and Representation I



• Introduction to Professional Context: Spatial Practices



• Exploring: Culture and Context



• Design, Media and Representation II



• Introduction to Professional Context: Cross-Disciplinary Practices



• Influencing: Culture and Context



After you have completed your Integrated Foundation Year, you will study the following:

Year 1
In the first year, you will develop a rigorous grounding in architectural design engineering through materials research and specialist studies in structure, building performance, and the introduction to environment and services - equipping you with essential technical knowledge.

Modules may include:
• Rave Beginnings



• Design Studio I: Thinking and Making Structures



• Professional Practice: Role, Identity and Responsibility



• Research Studio I: Place, Memory and Making



• Design Studio II: Systems and Technology



Year 2
In the second year, you will explore urban architecture across a range of specialist areas - including urbanism, urban intervention, branded environments, and sustainable design performance. Work-based learning is integrated throughout, connecting academic study directly to professional practice.

Modules may include:
• Research Studio II: Mapping the City



• Design Studio III: Urban Nodes



• Critical Reconstruction



• Design Studio IV: Urban Proposition



• Professional Practice: Live Practice



Year 3
In the final year, you will consolidate your learning through a practice-based thesis, collaborative research, and two major projects spanning design, technology, and an industry portfolio -demonstrating the depth and breadth of your architectural design engineering expertise.

Modules may include:
• Integrated Collaborative Practice



• Research Studio III: Research by Practice



• Final Major Project I: Project Proposition



• Professional Practice: Situating your Practice



• Final Major Project II: Project Delivery



All modules are subject to revalidation.

Do you want to study in a top 3 student city in the world?* Unleash your creativity at Ravensbourne University London.

Located in London's Design District, Ravensbourne sits opposite the O2, next to Greenwich, and at the heart of the city's cutting-edge creative community. With London's impressive skyline and iconic river just opposite, you're bound to find inspiration all around.

Ravensbourne courses cover Architecture, Business, Computing and Games, Design, Fashion and Film, TV and Media. You'll experience live industry briefs and learn from those who are already excelling in their chosen industries, giving you connections and career confidence from the very start. You'll also have the opportunity to work alongside other specialisms as you will when you enter the workplace.

With spaces available through Clearing, you can join a unique community of makers and innovators this September.

* (QS Best Student Cities 2026)