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BA Architecture (with Foundation Year)

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Architecture (with Foundation Year)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
6051A
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 88%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 82%
  • Academic support: 84%
  • Organisation and management: 71%
  • Learning resources: 78%
  • Student voice: 69%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 84%
  • Left higher education: 11%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 25%

Most common jobs

  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 30%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 5%
  • Web and Multimedia Design 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 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 78%
  • Baccalaureate: 3%
  • A degree: 3%
  • Other HE qualification: 14%
  • No formal qualifications: 1%

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) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.

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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.

Is BA Architecture (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank 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) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.

How many students continue on BA Architecture (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?

84% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.