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BA Architecture and Planning

UWE Bristol

Institution
UWE Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Architecture and Planning
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
KK14

Entry requirements

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 128 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 will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. 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

BA(Hons) in Architecture and Geography (human) and planning. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), this four-year programme incorporates a six-week agency placement in an architect's office or planning authority. A year-long project combines urban master planning with a final architectural design project.

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
  • Planning in the UK - Structures and Challenges
  • Studio 2.1 - Living
  • AP Studio 2.2
  • Collaboration and Coordination
  • Contexts of Architecture 2 - Histories and Theories
  • Planning Theory
  • AP Studio 3.1
  • AP Studio 3.2
  • Planning Global Cities
  • Agency
  • Spatial Planning Dissertation
  • Low Carbon Design
  • Employability, Ethics, and Enterprise
  • AP Studio 4
  • Integrated Planning Practice