Welcome to your course
Welcome from your Course Leader
Congratulations on gaining a place on Architecture with Foundation BA, an exciting, inspiring and fulfilling year lies ahead. The first Semester begins with welcome week activities starting on 14 September. Attendance is very important, so please email me if you are unable to make it (my contact details are at the bottom of this message).
Essential Kit
You will need to be suitably equipped for your studies, so we’ve worked together with a supplier called Artway to put together a kit of essential items. You should order the kit directly by going to the Artway website. The deadline for ordering is 11.59pm on Wednesday 9th September. If you have difficulties ordering online (e.g. you are doing this from abroad) please contact Artway directly by phone.
The kit will be delivered to us for you to collect during welcome week (see the timetable below for exact dates).
Buying the kit directly is much cheaper than sourcing items separately. You can put it together yourself but please note that there are very few art-supply shops in central London and they may not have some of the items such as the A3 sketchbook.
You will be using drawing media and your A3 sketchbook in the very first week so please ensure you are prepared.
Best wishes
Julian Williams
Welcome to the School of Architecture + Cities
During your time at the School, the focus is on your work and creative outputs, and we are committed to helping you achieve your full potential. In addition to our full-time teaching staff, leading practitioners teach on our courses, while employers mentor students. The School brings together a variety of disciplines to address current and future environmental and social challenges, from urban and environmental design to architecture, architectural technology, interior architecture, planning, and transport. Our Marylebone campus is perfectly located for exploring London and houses some of the most advanced teaching and fabrication spaces in the city.
Best wishes
Kate Cheyne
Collecting your ID card and completing your enrolment
As part of your induction and to complete your enrolment, you'll need to collect your student ID card.
Your time slot for collection is:
9.30am, Tuesday 15 September 2026
Marylebone Campus
For more information about enrolment, including related FAQs, visit our Enrolment for new students page.
Course induction schedule
Your course induction events may take place online or on campus – check the details for each event below.
The timing and venue for events may change, so double check this page closer to the date.
Course drop in and campus tour
2–4pm
Room M603, Marylebone Campus
Come along for an informal meet the Course Leader drop-in session and take a guided tour of the campus.
Enrolment and ID card collection
9.30am
Marylebone Campus
School welcome
11am–12pm
Room Hogg Lecture Theatre (room L294) (Second floor, Luxborough building) Marylebone Campus
Course welcome
12pm
Room M603, Marylebone Campus
Collect Artway Kit
Please note you must bring your purchase receipt to collect your kit. You will need to take the kit home with you at the end of the day – you cannot leave it anywhere on campus. There are small lockers available for student use – if you would like one, bring a small key or combination padlock.
2pm
Room M416, Marylebone Campus
Students' Union Marylebone Welcome Fair (Optional)
10am–4pm, Ambika P3, Marylebone Campus
The fair will provide you with the opportunity to see what the Students' Union and University have to offer outside of your studies.
Please visit the UWSU Welcome website for full details.
All-day walking tour in London
10am–4pm
Meet on the ground floor of Marylebone Campus near the turnstiles.
We will be meeting on campus and then going out for the day on a guided walking tour. Please wear shoes for suitable for walking and, subject to weather, a waterproof jacket and umbrella. Bring a packed lunch/snacks and a drink.
If you have a ticket for the outdoor cinema event you can travel on directly after the end of the walking tour.
Outdoor Film Screening (Optional)
6.30–9.30pm
All new students are invited to an outdoor cinema event at Harrow Campus. The college will be providing one free drink and a choice of snack for the first 500 attendees, as well as a paid bar during the screening.
Course drop in and campus tour
10am–2pm Room M603, Marylebone Campus
If you missed Monday's drop in, please come along for an informal meet the Course Leader drop-in session.
No timetabled course activities
Students' Union Harrow Welcome Fair (Optional)
10am–4pm, The Den, Harrow Campus
Your one stop shop to finding out about your Students' Union and everything that we have to offer to make your time at Westminster as enjoyable as possible.
Please visit the UWSU Welcome website for full details.
Welcome Festival (Optional)
11am–5pm, Harrow Field, Harrow Campus
Food, drinks, entertainment, and music for students – registration required.
Please visit the UWSU Welcome website for tickets and full details.
Course resources
Blackboard
Blackboard is our online learning platform, which you'll be able to log in to after you've set up your University email address and password.
Teaching timetables
Teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 21 September and you can check your teaching timetable to see when and where your classes are being held.
Course handbook
Full details on the course structure, modules and course team are included in the course handbook, which can be found on Blackboard.
Reading list
Your reading list can be found as links under your modules in Blackboard.
Digital technology
While you can borrow laptops through the University for 24 hours, it's better to have your own. If you're not sure what to buy, our technical support team can advise you once you've enrolled.
You'll be eligible for a student discount on computer purchases.
A smart phone with a good camera function is very useful for recording your work and for online communication.
Support and services
Welcome to Westminster
Visit our Welcome to Westminster page for everything you need to get started at Westminster.
Student Centre
If you need help with enrolment or have any questions, please use the live chat.
Academic English
If you'd like to hone your academic English skills, watch our Academic English for Disciplinary Study Module video for starters and consider joining one of our Academic English Modules. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Academic English team at [email protected].