Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Architecture
- 3 years
- Duration
- 15,900 GBP/year
- Price
- Sep 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
Our American Institute of Architecture-accredited degree gives students a wide understanding of architecture.
You'll improve your artistic and linguistic skills while learning to define and solve real-world situations.
This course introduces students to the principles of architecture and design and covers its history, philosophy, and practice.
First-year students study architectural design principles and aesthetic processes in a big studio. After your first year, you can choose from a number of design studios to enhance your talents as an architect or designer.
In the second year, you'll work on three architectural design projects, each with its own criteria and scope.
In third year, you'll work on more complex design studio projects involving technology and structures.
Education takes place on Southwark Campus
Program structure
Year 1
- Design 101
- Design 102
- Design 103
- Cultural context 1
- Technology 1
- Communication 1: drawing and digital media
Year 2
- Design 201: experimental media
- Design 202
- Design 203
- Cultural context 2
- Technology 2
- Communication 2: digital design
Year 3
- Design 301
- Design 302
- Design 303: integrated design project
- Cultural context 3
- Technology 3
- Professional practice
Key subject areas
- Design
- Technology and environment
- Cultural context
- Communication
- Professional practice
Price
Fee for two semester (1 year education) is 15900.00 pounds sterling for international students
Requirements for applicants
Entry requirements for Bachelor degree depend on the country-living of the students*
Requirements for admission on the example of students from India:
- Indian Standard XII: minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)
- 3 passes at GCE A Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
- Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
- Accredited Polytechnic/College Diploma (2 - 3 years duration) 58% or higher
Portfolio:
The portfolio should be a reflection of your creative and presentation skills, and should consist of images that represent your creative and technical ability, in particular work that demonstrates good three dimensional and spatial awareness, the ability to convert 3-dimensional information into a 2-dimensional representation.
An analysis of colour form and space is a plus, as well as demonstration of conceptual and creative thinking, which represents the understanding of architecture and particular areas of interest in the field.
English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) Overall score: 80 Minimum scores required in each skill area are: Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Overall score: 52 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
- LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam High Pass Note: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)
- University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Overall score: 169 with no score below 162
- Trinity ISE Pass ISE II with Distinction in all 4 components
- Password Overall score: 6.0
- A-Level/ AS-Level English Language Grade C or above
- GCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards) Grade C or above Grade 4 or above
- IGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment) Grade C or above
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) Grade C or above
- Scottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English Grade C or above
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English A HL 4 SL 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma English B HL 5
*For information about the requirements for your country, please contact us using the feedback form.
About the university
Established in south London in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, we have since contributed to the betterment of local students, businesses, and residents.
The original goal of the organization—"to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and well-being of young men and women"—remains at the heart of what we do today. Our students will be prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace thanks to our hands-on, career-focused curriculum.
Our campuses
- Southwark campus
- Croydon campus
- Havering campus
Our faculties
Our courses are developed in collaboration with leading companies, and we provide internships and co-ops to help you launch your career. Our instructors are experts in their fields because they have, in all likelihood, been in the situations they teach about firsthand.
We have more than 200 courses for students to enrol on.
Here are some of the topics in which we can provide training: Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science, Criminology and Sociology, Drama and Theatre, Economics, Engineering, Law, Marketing, Nursing and Miswifery, Psychology, Social Care, Sport and others.
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