Program Overview

BA (Hons) Architecture

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Architecture course at Ravensbourne University London is a three-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive education in architecture, preparing them for a career in the field.

Key Study Topics

• Architectural form-making
• Sustainability principles in the built environment
• Parametric and computer-generated design
• Techniques for designing structures
• Rapid prototyping
• Architectural history
• Theory and context
• Business enterprise for design
• Regulatory frameworks
• New developments in urban design
• New developments in global architecture

Professional Accreditation

This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), providing exemption for RIBA Part 1 examination.

Entry Requirements

• Three A Levels at grade BBC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points

Selection Criteria

• Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media, or design.
• Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of work that shows a range of their skills and demonstrates why they would be a good fit for the course.

Career Pathway

The course will provide students with multidisciplinary knowledge and vital transferable skills, preparing them for a career within the many aspects of architecture, such as:

• Urban Design
• Housing and Office Design
• Planning
• Building Conservation
• Architectural Heritage
• Community Development

Industry Connections

Ravensbourne University London has strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung, and many more.

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 (2025/26)
• INT: £17,000 (2025/26)

Facilities

• The Kit Store provides a wide range of equipment that students can borrow to complete their projects.
• The materials library is curated by Material ConneXion, a business that introduces brands to the latest material innovations.
• The Ravensbourne University library has a large collection of print, online, and multimedia resources available for staff and students to use.
• iMac suite at Ravensbourne University - ideal for design students and computing students.

Lecturers

• Alberto Villanueva
• Luke Murray
• Darren Stacey
• Bandele Olubodun
• Jacob Riman
• Zafir Ameen
• Polina Pencheva
• Nanchalee (Beccy) Waite
• Theo Jones

Alumni Stories

• Holly Freeman, Architectural Assistant at Barr Gazetas Architect Practice
• James Cook, Part 1 Architectural Assistant at Grafik Architecture
• Jonty Mullis, Part 1 Architectural Assistant at Grafik Architecture

FAQs

• Why study architecture in London, UK?
• How long is an architecture degree?
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