Architecture BA Honours

Program Overview

Architecture BA Honours

Overview

The Architecture BA Honours course at the University of Westminster is a three-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive education in architecture, preparing them for a career in the field.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with each year building on the previous one to provide a progressive learning experience.

Year 1

• Design Studio: Architectural design is taught twice a week in small groups of around 20-22, with a lead tutor supported by a second tutor on the first studio day and a postgraduate student on the second.
• Technical Studies: Students are introduced to structural and environmental principles underpinning architectural design, fabrication processes, building components, and assembly techniques.
• History and Theory: Through lectures and small group seminar discussions, students study a range of European and non-western histories of architecture.

Year 2

• Design Studio: Students can choose to study within one of our seven studios, each offering a particular approach to design or engagement in current issues and characterised by diverse themes.
• History and Theory: A lecture programme on theory and contemporary issues in architecture and urbanism is followed by small group seminar sessions.
• Technical Studies: Students are introduced to architectural practice by following the live progress of a construction site (Site Diary module).

Year 3

• Design Studio: Students can choose to study within one of our six studios, offering a diverse range of design approaches.
• Technical Studies: Students investigate a particular area of environmental or technical interest, and then apply this knowledge in their second Major Project.
• History and Theory: Students write a dissertation: an extended piece of written research on a subject of interest from the field of architecture.

Entry Requirements

• A levels: ABB (128 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels: 128 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate: 128 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in Art and Design
• BTEC Diploma: Not accepted on its own
• Access: 128 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)

Additional Costs

• Optional ‘starter kits’ for first year students: £150-£160
• Printing, paper, and workshop materials: £150 per semester/£300 per academic year
• Gallery and site visits: £20 per semester/£40 per academic year
• Field trip costs: £379 per field trip (optional)

Facilities

• Architecture studios: Unrivalled facilities for study and collaborative learning
• Fabrication Laboratory: Allows students to explore the exciting field of digital fabrication

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application
• Assessment types: Practical, coursework

Supporting You

• Study support: Workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources to help improve academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: Support students in fulfilling their academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: Provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits, and visas

Course Location

• Marylebone Campus: Home to the Westminster Business School and our Architecture, Planning, and Tourism courses

Related Courses

• Architecture and Environmental Design BSc Honours
• Interior Architecture BA Honours
• Architectural Technology BSc Honours