Welcome 2026 Students
Architectural Technology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Start Date
Welcome Week will take place between Monday 14 September and Friday 18 September 2026. During Welcome Week your course team will schedule activities for you to find out important information about your course, meet your lecturers and other students, and find your way around.
Teaching on your course begins from Monday 21 September 2026. Please check your timetable for details.
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity using your BCU login details as soon as they are released. You should have received your BCU login details when you were invited to enrol.
International Students
We expect all international students to engage with their studies in person from w/c 7 September 2026.
The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 2 October 2026).
Timetables
Welcome Week Events
| Activity | Date | Start Time | End Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Talk | Mon 15 Sep | 9am | 10am | Parkside - P350 | Parkside |
| Course Induction: Foundation Year Built Environment | Mon 15 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Curzon B - C482 | Curzon |
| Freshers Day at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings | Tue 16 Sep | 9am | 3pm | Curzon Atrium | Curzon |
| Meet Personal Tutors and Module Tutors and Pizza | Thu 18 Sep | 10am | 1pm | STEAMHouse - CST303-304 | STEAMHouse |
Teaching timetable
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity as soon as they are released. You will receive an email when this is available.
Course Leader
Welcome Message
Welcome to the Built Environment Foundation Year, and congratulations on taking the first step towards an exciting future in the built environment sector!
We recognise that students join us from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds. Whether you are interested in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or Real Estate, this Built Environment Foundation Year is designed to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for successful degree-level study. Throughout the year, you will engage with real-world challenges that shape our buildings, infrastructure, and communities, while developing valuable academic and professional skills.
To help you make a smooth start to your studies, we encourage you to attend our Induction Week commencing on 14 September. The week is designed to introduce you to the course, support services, learning resources, and campus facilities, while also providing opportunities to meet academic staff and fellow students.
On behalf of the course team, I warmly welcome you to our community. We look forward to meeting you in September and supporting you throughout your Foundation Year journey.
Chathu Jayakody, Course Lead, Built Environment Foundation Year.
Course Location
Your course will mainly be taught in:
STEAMhouse, City Centre Campus (Room numbers start with CST)
First day on Campus
We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University!
You must have your ID card visible at all times when on campus, so if you have received yours before your first day, ensure you bring this with you. If you enrolled late you will need to collect one on campus during your first few days. Please remember that your ID card is for your use only. You must never let anyone else use it.
To complete your enrolment, you will need the following:
- Passport (or other form of photo ID if you are a UK/EU student)
- Original qualification documents if applicable (you will be emailed a list of the documents we need to see once you have completed your online enrolment)
- Visa (international students only)
What else? The rest is up to you! You will find a shop, café, pub, computer access and water fountains on campus, but we do recommend you bring the following on the first day:
- Laptop, if you have one
- Notepad and pen
- Reusable water bottle
- Snack
- Money
And remember, the weather in Birmingham can be changeable!