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BA Architecture

Lancaster University

Institution
Lancaster University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Architecture
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K100
Typical offer
A-level AAA, IB 36

Entry requirements

A level: AAA IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects

About this course

BA Hons in Architecture, an architecture degree centred on spatial design, historical context, and technical construction. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students have access to dedicated 24/7 studio spaces and participate in local field trips. The first year covers architectural fundamentals through Architectural Design Studio 1A, Architectural Design Studio 1B, Architectural Humanities 1, and Architectural Technology, focusing on spatial exploration, site analysis, and historical theory. The second year progresses with Architectural Design Studio 2A, Architectural Design Studio 2B, Architectural Humanities 2, and Architectural Technology and Professional Skills, introducing live projects, building regulations, and contemporary construction technologies. The final year culminates in advanced study through Architectural Design Studio 3A, Architectural Design Studio 3B, Architectural Humanities 3, Integrated Technology, and Professional Practice, addressing complex contemporary architectural production, regulatory compliance, and professional responsibilities.

Modules

  • Architectural Design Studio 1A
  • Architectural Design Studio 1B
  • Architectural Humanities 1
  • Architectural Technology
  • Architectural Design Studio 2A
  • Architectural Design Studio 2B
  • Architectural Humanities 2
  • Architectural Technology and Professional Skills
  • Architectural Design Studio 3A
  • Architectural Design Studio 3B
  • Architectural Humanities 3
  • Integrated Technology
  • Professional Practice