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Architecture

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,C

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (128 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 30 credits at distinction)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or an acceptable equivalent. Equivalency Test: If you have not achieved your Level 2 qualifications, you are eligible to take our University equivalency tests. The tests for this course are free of charge and can be taken completely online. Our admissions team will confirm in your offer if you are required to take one of these assessments.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

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

DDM

T Level

D

UCAS Tariff

128

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Architecture

The aim of this modern architecture course is to develop graduates able to exploit modern technologies in the Built Environment and able to apply their technical and creative Architectural design skills to provide community relevant structures. This will be done against the backdrop of considering local, national and international environmental requirements. At the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate a wide range of skills applicable in the architectural field including generating rigorous design proposals, communicating effectively through a range of mediums, evaluating alternative materials and acting professionally as a key part of the construction industry. These skills will provide the foundation to your continuing your career towards becoming a professional architect. You will engage with studio based learning throughout the course and will learn how to implement current and emerging technology into designs whilst fully understanding the larger picture in the context of urban design.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Wolverhampton

Department:

School of Architecture and Built Environment

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Architecture

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

97%
UK students
3%
International students
63%
Male students
37%
Female students
85%
2:1 or above
14%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
D
B

After graduation


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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.

£22,000
med
Average annual salary
88%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

30%
Architects, town planners and surveyors
24%
Draughtspersons and related architectural technicians
6%
Science, engineering and production technicians

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.

£29k

£29k

£35k

£35k

£35k

£35k

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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