Program Overview

Architecture (BSc)

Overview

The Architecture (BSc) program is a three-year full-time course that focuses on developing students' skills in architectural design, technology, history, and theory. The program is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and the Board of Architects in Malaysia (LAM).

Why Study This Course

• A leading school of architecture: Study in one of the top 5 schools of architecture in the UK, joining a global community of staff and students.
• Accredited by professional bodies: Accredited by RIBA, ARB, and LAM.
• A focus on real-world issues and global challenges: The BSc promotes 'grounded creativity' through exposure to global challenges and engagement with local communities.
• Dedicated studio environments: Bespoke facilities, including hybrid studios, workshops, digital fabrication, and a Living Lab.

Subject Area

• Subject area: Architecture
• UCAS code: K100
• Next intake: September 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode: Full time

Entry Requirements

• A level: AAA-AAB
• International Baccalaureate: 36-34 overall, including 6 in one HL subject or 666 in 3 HL subjects.
• Baccalaureate Wales: Accepted in lieu of one A-Level, excluding specified subjects.
• GCSE and other essential requirements: English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, and GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent.
• English language requirements: Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language, or IELTS (academic) at least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
• Portfolio submission: A small portfolio of creative work is required as part of the application.

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

• Fees for home status:
  • Year one: £9,535
  • Year two: £9,535
  • Year three: £9,535
• Fees for overseas status:
  • Year one: £30,700
  • Year two: £30,700
  • Year three: £30,700

Additional Costs

• Course-specific equipment: Basic stationery and materials for drawing and sketching, a laptop computer, and potentially a camera and tablet or phone.
• Accommodation: Various residences available, with costs depending on the chosen accommodation.

Course Structure

• The BSc is a three-year full-time program with modules varying in size from 10 to 60 credits.
• Each year consists of 120 credits, with modules based around five areas: Architectural Design, Architectural Technology, History & Theory, Design Skills, Principles & Methods, and Practice & Ethics.
• Year one: Foundational year introducing the design studio, with modules including Explorations in Architectural Design, Principles of Architectural Technology, and Chronologies of Architecture.
• Year two: Building on the foundations, with modules such as Design in Context, Architectural Technology in Context, and Conceptualising Design.
• Year three: Optional thematic studio modules, including Thematic Studio: Urbanism, Thematic Studio: Making, and Thematic Studio: Environment.

Learning and Assessment

• Design project work: Core to the practice of architecture, carried out in purpose-built physical design studios.
• Lectures and tutorials: Explore contextual issues and provide feedback on design projects.
• Field trips and site visits: Opportunity to experience architecture, places, and spaces first-hand.
• Assessment: Range of approaches, including coursework, design portfolio, and reflective portfolios.

Careers

• Career prospects: A degree in architecture opens up opportunities across the world, with a strong record of employability and further study.
• Graduate careers: Architect, Urban Designer, Research Officer, among others.
• Skills developed: Collaborative, effective communicator, ethically, socially, and environmentally aware, independent and critical thinker, innovative, enterprising, and commercially aware, reflective and resilient.

Fieldwork

• A study visit to a major city in the UK or abroad occupies about one week in years one and two.
• Year three students also make a substantial visit, which may be to a city or a rural location, depending on the project pursued.