BA Architecture
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 30%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 45%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth?
The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Does BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.