BA Architecture
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 136 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 136 UCAS Tariff points / AAB (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Preferred subjects: Art and Design, History, Geography, English, Languages, Science or separate Science such as Physics, Biology or Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Maths, Music Excluded subjects: General Studies; Travel and Tourism Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 136 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel and Tourism Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Tutor. T Level: Distinction overall All subjects accepted but Design, Surveying and Planning preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits. At least 42 credits at level 3 with Distinction Accepted subjects: Construction, Planning
About this course
BA (Hons) in Architecture, combining architectural design with technical studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Communication & Writing. The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), with successful completion granting exemption from the RIBA Part 1 Prescribed Examination. Co.LAB is a collaborative module working on live projects with external partners, and the final year culminates in a Graduate Show attended by practitioners.
Modules
- Structures, Environment, & Technical Studies
- Design Apparatus
- Design Resolution 1
- Design Methods
- Praxis
- Co.LAB
- Design Resolution 2
- Design Exploration
- Systems in Architecture
- Design Resolution 3