Program Overview

Architecture BArch

Overview

Architects design buildings, spaces, the places in which we live and work; our homes, schools, sports buildings, theatres, hospitals, the environment in which we spend our lives. We work with both new build design and existing buildings with a focus on environmental sustainability.

Course Details

• Qualification: BArch Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA
• Start Date: September 2025
• UCAS Code: K100
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535

Course Information

RIBA Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Study Abroad

On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Language Study

You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.

Modules

Year 1

• Architectural Design Studio 1A
• People, Buildings, Landscape
• Integrated Design in Architecture
• Tectonics 1 (Structures and Construction)
• Architectural Humanities 1: History of Architecture
• Architectural Design Studio 1B
• Environmental Science for Architects 1

Year 2

• Architecture Design Studio 2A
• Tectonics 2A (Structures and Construction)
• Integrated Design in Architecture 2A
• Environmental Science for Architects 2
• Architecture Design Studio 2B
• Tectonics 2B (Structures and Construction)
• Architectural Humanities 2 (Theory and Criticism)

Year 3

• Architectural Humanities 3 (Contemporary Debates)
• Practice and Management
• Integrated Design in Architecture 3
• Architecture Design Studio 3A
• Architecture Design Studio 3B

Assessment

• Coursework
• Group Coursework
• Practical Assessment
• Practical Write-ups
• Presentation
• Research Project
• Short Timed Tests and Exams

Contact Time and Study Hours

• Hours Needed: 6 hours twice a week in Studio over the whole course.
• Taught Modules: Typical lectures hours are 7 hours a week in Year 1, 6-7 hours a week in Year 2, and 5 hours a week in Year 3.
• Individual and Group Tutorials: Scheduled supporting taught modules throughout the year.
• Field Study Trips and Site Visits: Time spent away from the university.

Careers Overview

An architecture degree is the first stage needed to become a registered architect but it's also a degree that employers look for in construction, property, design, and creative roles.

Job Prospects

• Average Starting Salary and Career Progression: 90.7% of undergraduates from the Department of Architecture and Built Environment secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £24,061.

Related Courses

• Architecture and Environmental Design MEng Hons

Additional Information

• University Park Campus: Covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.