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BA Architecture

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Architecture
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
U0132PYC
Median salary
£29,500 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 86%: 193 offers from 225 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 54 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 77%
  • Assessment and feedback: 79%
  • Academic support: 76%
  • Organisation and management: 69%
  • Learning resources: 84%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 95 students who started

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

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: 85%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 40%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East of England: 12%
  • London: 20%
  • South East: 55%
  • South West: 8%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 92%
  • Baccalaureate: 1%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 1%
  • 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) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Architecture.

What do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth?

85% 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 University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth?

86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 193 offers from 225 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Is BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth 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.

Does BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.