Program Overview
BA Architecture
Overview
Benefit from facilities across two campuses, The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, as you study at the innovative collaboration between the two - Manchester School of Architecture (MSA). We're ranked 5th in the world and 2nd in the UK for Architecture (QS 2025 World University Rankings by Subject). The course offers Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) professional qualification. Join the Manchester Student Society of Architecture (MSSA) - the UK's largest Architecture student society.
A Study Experience that Makes a Difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.
- Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
- Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
- Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.
You will explore the following goals in your course:
- Goal 1: No poverty
Entry Requirements
- Typical A-level offer: AAA
- Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL
Fees and Funding
Scholarships available
Application and Selection
- Duration: 3 years
- Year of entry: 2025
- UCAS course code: K100 / Institution code: M20
Course Details
- Field trips
- Accredited course
Careers
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