BSc Architecture
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 136 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
About this course
BSc(Hons) Architecture, exploring design, construction and environmental sustainability. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme holds RIBA accreditation for Part 1 qualification. In the final year, students undertake an independent research project through the Critical Contexts module.
Modules
- Studio 1.1 - Form and Context
- Studio 1.2 - People and Environment
- Contexts of Architecture 1 - Cities and Society
- Professional Principles and Digital Practice
- Making Sustainable Architecture
- Studio 2.1 - Living
- Architecture Studio 2.2
- Environmental Design Strategies and Innovations
- Collaboration and Coordination
- Contexts of Architecture 2 - Histories and Theories
- Employability, Ethics, and Enterprise
- Critical Contexts
- Connected Construction and Digital Design
- Architecture Studio 3