BA Architecture
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at London South Bank University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at London South Bank University?
88% 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 London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture at London South Bank University accredited?
Yes. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does BA Architecture at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at London South Bank University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.