Architecture BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Architecture BA (Hons)
Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by Architects Registration Board (ARB) to give full exemption from the ARB / RIBA Part 1 examination, you will be based at our innovative College of Architecture, where you start your journey towards becoming a registered architect.
The College of Architecture offers fully accredited courses at RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3, enabling you to fully qualify as a registered architect within one college.
Professional Placement Year
This course offers an optional professional p...
Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by Architects Registration Board (ARB) to give full exemption from the ARB / RIBA Part 1 examination, you will be based at our innovative College of Architecture, where you start your journey towards becoming a registered architect.<br/><br/>The College of Architecture offers fully accredited courses at RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3, enabling you to fully qualify as a registered architect within one college.<br/><br/><strong>Professional Placement Year</strong><br/><br/>This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies. <br/><br/>If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.<br/><br/>Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.<br/><br/><strong>£1,000 scholarships for 2025/26</strong><br/><br/>If you apply to BCU by 30 June 2025, you could be eligible for one of our £1,000 scholarships:<br/>• Accelerate – if you are from a lower income family or household<br/><br/><br/><br/>• High Achievers’ – if you achieve 144 UCAS points or more from your main three qualifications<br/><br/><br/><br/>For full details and terms, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/scholarships
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Parkside Building Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
K100
Institution Code
B25
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
136
Scottish Higher
136 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (BBC) or two Advanced Highers (BC) plus two Highers (BB)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits. At least 42 credits at level 3 with Distinction. Accepted subjects: Construction, Planning and Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Obtain a minimum of 34 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, Grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
136 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science. Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel and Tourism. Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Tutor.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Minimum of 136 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: Maths at Ordinary level grade O4/C3 or above or Higher level grade H7/D3 or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
136 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science. Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel and Tourism. Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Tutor.
Scottish Advanced Higher
136 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (BBC) or two Advanced Highers (BC) plus two Highers (BB)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
136 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science. Excluded subjects: Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel and Tourism. Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Tutor.
A level
A,A,B
A Level: 136 UCAS tariff points / AAB (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: Art and Design, History, Geography, English, Languages, Science or separate Science such as Physics, Biology or Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Maths, Music. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Travel and Tourism.
T Level
D
Distinction overall. All subjects accepted but Design, Surveying and Planning preferred.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,570 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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