BA Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) in Architecture BA (Hons), an architecture degree centred on the study and practice of the built environment. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Architects Registration Board, granting students exemption from RIBA and ARB Part I examinations. The first year introduces the discipline through Studio 1: Exploring Architecture, Studio 2: Experiencing Architecture, Studio 3: Creating Architecture, and Studio 4: Writing Architecture, focusing on spatial exploration and design thinking. Year 2 advances these concepts with Exploring Ethical and Climate Literacy, Contextualizing Architectural Humanities, Practicing Ethical Design, and Applying Climate Literate Design, integrating environmental strategies into studio projects. The final year culminates in advanced study through Design Enquiry and Strategy, Critical and Cultural Thinking, Design Proposition and Synthesis, and Design Resolution and Professionalism, where students undertake research for a dissertation and develop comprehensive architectural proposals.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128 A Level: BBB BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 28 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 85%: 257 offers from 302 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 35%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 20%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studio 1: Exploring Architecture
- Studio 2: Experiencing Architecture
- Studio 3: Creating Architecture
- Studio 4: Writing Architecture
- Exploring Ethical and Climate Literacy
- Contextualizing Architectural Humanities
- Practicing Ethical Design
- Applying Climate Literate Design
- Design Enquiry and Strategy
- Critical and Cultural Thinking
- Design Proposition and Synthesis
- Design Resolution and Professionalism
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,000.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at De Montfort University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at De Montfort University?
87% 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 De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Architecture at De Montfort University?
85% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 257 offers from 302 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Architecture at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at De Montfort University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.