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BA Architecture

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Institution
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Architecture
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K100
Typical offer
IB 26

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 120-128 A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DDM IB: 26 points. No specific subjects required.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Architecture. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking. The course progresses through integrated design projects of increasing complexity, spanning small interventions, urban contexts, dwelling and community, and a comprehensive final project. Students complete a research proposal leading to a final research submission, and the programme includes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world practice modules.

Modules

  • Introduction to Architectural Thinking and Design
  • Integrated Design: Small Interventions
  • Research Basics
  • Interdisciplinary Understanding
  • Integrated Design: Urban Interventions
  • Integrated Design: Dwelling & Community
  • Real-World Contexts
  • Research Proposal
  • Integrated Design: Comprehensive Project
  • Positioning in Practice
  • Contribution