BA in Architecture (ARCU103)

BA Architecture (RIBA Part 1)

The BA Architecture is a three-year honours degree that brings together a balanced university education with a professionally orientated course. It combines lecture-based courses with a creative studio culture. The lectures develop a broad knowledge base ranging across the sciences and humanities; this knowledge is then brought to the studio where it is tested and developed through a sequence of design projects. Lecture courses are delivered by staff who are all at the forefront of their field, thereby ensuring that the information imparted is up-to-date and relevant. Within the studio, full time members of staff are joined by practicing architects, who bring with them topical ideas and skills from the world of architecture. After gaining the BA, students intending to become qualified as architects then leave the University to gain a year of practical experience. During this year students need to register with the University, and liaise with the Practical Training Advisor over their Professional Education and Development (PEDR). Alternatively, students who wish to specialise, but not necessarily obtain a professional qualification, can begin their postgraduate studies, registering for a taught masters degree.

BA Architectural Studies

It is possible in the third year to follow an alternative course of study to BA Architecture. This replaces the design studio and technical design modules with credits in unrestricted modules and with a major special study, allowing students to follow through an area of interest and specialisation. This course does not lead to exemption from RIBA Part 1, but does give students the opportunity to develop an area of study to high academic standards. This course leads to the award of the degree of BA Architectural Studies with Honours. Second Year students thinking of following this route should see their Year Tutor or Personal Tutor before the end of the academic year.