Architecture BArch (Hons)
About this course
BArch (Hons) in Architecture BArch (Hons), a civil engineering degree centred on the design and construction of the built environment. Core topics include Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students spend more than half of their time working in studio spaces and engage in live projects with real clients. The first year covers foundational principles through Design And Representation 1, Design Cultures 1, and Materials, Environment And Technology 1. The second year builds upon this with modules such as Collaborative Practice - Studio 3, Design Resolution - Studio 4, and Materials, Environment And Technology 2. The final year focuses on advanced application and independent research through Advanced Design - Studio 5, Critical Research, and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 96 UCAS points. A Levels: CCC. BTEC: MMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMM Foundation Diploma in Art and Design We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 49%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design And Representation 1
- Design Cultures 1
- Design Process - Studio 2
- Exploratory Design - Studio 1
- Materials, Environment And Technology 1
- Collaborative Practice - Studio 3
- Design And Representation 2
- Design Cultures 2
- Design Resolution - Studio 4
- Materials, Environment And Technology 2
- Advanced Design - Studio 5
- Critical Research
- Materials, Environment And Technology 3
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Architecture BArch (Hons) at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of Architecture BArch (Hons) at University of Staffordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Architecture BArch (Hons) at University of Staffordshire?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Architecture BArch (Hons) at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Architecture BArch (Hons) at University of Staffordshire?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.