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Architecture / Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1)

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,B-B,B,B

or equivalent (in Art, Design or Construction). These subjects are preferred but not essential. Applicants to Architecture courses can come from a very broad range of backgrounds, so other experiences or qualifications will be considered and are encouraged.

Access to HE Diploma

M:45

or above.

136-120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD-DDM

(Art, Design or Construction). These subjects are preferred but not essential. Applicants to Architecture courses can come from a very broad range of backgrounds, so other experiences or qualifications will be considered and are encouraged.

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

136-120

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Architecture

Providing the first step to becoming a fully qualified architect, our Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) degree runs alongside our suite of built environment courses and can help prepare you for a great career.

There’s never been a more interesting or important time to become an architect. Architects design forward thinking, efficient and sustainable buildings for individuals, businesses and communities around the world. Architecture plays a leading role in improving quality of life and supporting sustainability, responding to the demands and challenges of the future.

There are two strands to this course: Architecture, and Architecture International.

In the final year, you can opt for a Home or International Design Studio. The environmental and social nature of the course means that you’ll experience ideas and influences that are as diverse as they are creative.

**Why Study Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?**
An impressive 90% of graduates from this course are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating (Unistats 20/21 data, UK domiciled graduates. Upon successful graduation, you could be in demand for your practical ability and creative flair.

This architecture degree could see you attend an extensive field trip overseas (this is compulsory for the international route†); you may visit such countries as Vietnam, Malaysia, or China.

If you’re passionate about architectural design, technology, construction, spatial design and computer aided design, this course is for you.

†See the additional costs under ‘Fees and Finance’ section on the course description on our website.

**Professional Bodies**
Providing the first step to becoming a fully qualified architect, our Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) degree course is validated by Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). In fact, if you graduate, you’ll then gain exemption from RIBA’s Part 1 Professional Examinations. RIBA Part 1, 2 and 3 qualifications are also offered here at Huddersfield.

Qualification as an architect requires a further two years' study after the BA(Hons) degree (RIBA Part 1), plus periods in practice, leading to a Master of Architecture/Architecture (International) and Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Practice and Management in Architecture (RIBA Parts 2 and 3).

**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

Year 1 modules include:
• Technology 1: An Introduction to Architectural Technology
• History and Theory 1: Spatial and Visual Culture
• Personal Development 1: An Introduction to Communication Skills
• Design Studio 1: Basic Principles of Design
• Design Studio 2: Theory and Form.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment methods

The course is delivered via lectures, seminars, workshops, and a series of design studio projects. Studio-based design is central to this course, for which you'll have access to high quality resources in computing and modelling, professional support, and tuition. You'll learn through design projects and assignments. You'll be assessed on a combination of your portfolios of design work, written assignments, seminar presentations and classroom tests, individually and in groups.

Your module specification/course handbook provides full assessment criteria details.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,500
per year
International
£16,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

The Uni


Course location:

University of Huddersfield

Department:

Department of Design and the Built Environment (AHDBE)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

72%
Architecture

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Architecture

Teaching and learning

75%
Staff make the subject interesting
70%
Staff are good at explaining things
88%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
77%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
75%
Course specific equipment and facilities
55%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

85%
UK students
15%
International students
61%
Male students
39%
Female students
71%
2:1 or above
30%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Architecture

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,500
med
Average annual salary
96%
med
Employed or in further education
83%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

67%
Architects, town planners and surveyors
8%
Other elementary services occupations
6%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

Architecture had a difficult time a few years back during the great recession, but those days are over and the degree is in demand as house building and infrastructure have increased in importance. Most working architects secure jobs in the architecture industry, more usually starting as assistants rather than full-blown architects or chartered technicians. Some, however, move into management, design or marketing roles, where they find their planning, design and project management skills are very welcome. Nearly half the architecture-related jobs last year were in London or the South-East, and this group are rather more likely than average to find their jobs through personal contacts, so polish your networking skills, or see if you can get work experience if you want to succeed as an architect.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Architecture

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£26k

£26k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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