Architecture

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Architecture and planning

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

128 - 136 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Course Overview

Our cutting-edge RIBA-accredited BSc (Hons) Architecture course provides you with a comprehensive grounding in design and building technology.

Why study with us

  • You’ll explore and contrast the North West’s architecture and urban form with national and international exemplars within your project briefs, lectures, regular field visits and our annual overseas expedition

  • This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) with notable commendations for our facilities, focus on student experience, studio culture, support and employability.

  • You'll benefit from our established links to a network of local, national and international award-winning architecture practices.

    What you’ll do

  • You’ll get industry experience by working on live projects with local communities and professionals within Preston.

  • You will compare and contrast regional architecture and urban form with national and international exemplars within your project briefs, lectures and on our annual overseas field trip.

  • Access computer labs equipped with the very latest design software, as well as our dedicated architecture workshop. We’ll provide you with your own desk, drawing board and storage space within our studios.

    Accreditations

  • This course is expected to lead to Part I recognition by the ARB, the statutory body for the registration of architects in the UK. It enables you to progress becoming a chartered architect and ARB member.

  • This course is validated by the RIBA, a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. This validation recognises our outstanding facilities, focus on the student experience and commitment to employability.

    Future careers

  • This course equips you with the skills you need to progress to architectural practice.

  • After a year’s experience in the industry you have the option to return to the University to complete our postgraduate MArch Architecture (Part II) course.

  • March (Part II) is prescribed by the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) leading to Part II recognition, so that you can become a registered architect and ARB member.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 128 - 136 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1122 Production managers and directors in construction
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2121 Civil engineers
    2451 Architects
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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