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Bachelor of Architecture

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4, 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A four-year studio-based architecture degree that leads toward a master's degree and licensure.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Architecture can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Architectural designer
  • Architectural project manager
  • Architectural fabricator
  • Design-build professional
  • Architectural journalist
  • Architectural researcher
  • Architectural renderer
  • Urban developer

Curriculum

  • Four-year studio-based major covering studio foundations
  • Architectural and urban history
  • Digital visualization
  • Building technology
  • Hybrid 3D fabrication and ecological design. Third-year studio in professional practice and adaptive reuse with design firms. Guaranteed co-op or internship
  • Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in architecture from an RIBA validated / ARB accredited school of architecture
  • Or equivalent. A minimum of three months post-Part 1 experience in an architecture practice is preferred
  • But applications are considered on an individual basis
  • Particularly where transferrable skills and applicable knowledge can be demonstrated
  • Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
  • Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages, Extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points, Top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree, Some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Portfolio
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
  2. GCSEs
  3. IELTS
  4. Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
  5. English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,850 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£30,389 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Architecture and Built Environment
DepartmentArchitecture
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,180,120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 4, 2 years.