BArch Architecture

Program Overview

Course Summary

BArch Architecture

Prepare for a vital role in shaping the world – combining creativity with environmental and technical knowledge – on a progressive architecture course.

Key Facts

• Year of Entry: 2026/27
• Fees:
  • Home: See fees section below
  • International/EU: £18,000 per year
• Duration: 4 Years
• Location: City Campus
• Entry Requirements: 112-128 UCAS points
• UCAS Code: AA13
• Placement Year Available: Yes

Course Description

This BA (Hons) Architecture course will help you develop your potential and achieve your goals, so you can shape the future of architecture. With an emphasis on applied learning, you'll develop your design, drawing, and modeling skills in state-of-the-art design studios. You'll work on real-world projects across diverse landscapes and architectural challenges, and take on placement opportunities to gain real-world experience with UK-leading architectural practices.

How You Learn

Our academics bring a wealth of professional experience, cutting-edge knowledge, and research into our studios. You'll learn through:

• Small group seminars
• Studio design tutorials
• Lectures
• Workshop practicals
• Coursework
• Design portfolio assessments
• Physical model assessments
• Illustrated reports
• Essays
• Placement opportunities
• Verbal presentations

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory Modules

• Environmental Architecture Design Project 1: People, Space And Place (40 credits)
• Environmental Architecture Design Project 2: Dwelling And Climate (40 credits)
• Histories And Theories Of Architecture 1 (20 credits)
• Introduction To Architecture (20 credits)

Year 2

Compulsory Modules

• Collaborative Project (20 credits)
• Environmental Architecture Design Project 3: Community And Place (40 credits)
• Environmental Architecture Design Project 4: City (40 credits)
• Histories And Theories Of Architecture 2 (20 credits)

Year 3

Optional Modules

• Placement Year (- credits)

Final Year

Compulsory Modules

• Environmental Architecture Design Project 5: Landscape (40 credits)
• Environmental Architecture Design Project 6: Civic (40 credits)
• Histories And Theories Of Architecture 3 (20 credits)
• Professional Practice With Short Placement (20 credits)

Future Careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Architecture
• Other design-focused professions
• Construction
• Digital design and management
• Environmental consultancy
• Project or design management
• Property development
• Teaching in colleges or universities
• Third-sector and charitable organisations

Equipment and Facilities

You'll have access to:

• Dedicated design studio spaces, open seven days a week
• State-of-the-art design spaces with drawing boards, model storage, and desktop computers
• Architecture labs with digital fabrication tools, 3D printers, laser cutters, analogue tools, environmental simulation software, BIM, and CAD software
• The Adsetts Learning Centre, a 24/7 library with additional resources for academic support
• IT support and access to all necessary software
• Technical equipment loans, analogue and digital workshop facilities, and specialist advice from technicians

Where Will I Study?

You'll study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS Points: 128
• GCSE:
  • English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
  • Maths at grade C or 4
• Additional Information:
  • Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) - distinction
  • Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant QAA-accredited course

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: Tuition fees for 2026/27 are not yet confirmed. Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year).
• International Students: Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,000 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year)