Bahcelor of Arts (Hons) - Architecture
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,750 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
BA (Hons) Architecture explores people and spaces. Start your architectural education at one of the UK's oldest and most prestigious schools.
You'll learn to:
- draw
- model
- think, discuss and write about architecture
- and realise your design concepts using technology.
We have dedicated, specially constructed studio and workshop spaces. You'll explore exceptional examples of architecture and work on genuine design projects for live clients.
Academics who are leaders in their fields are instructing you, supporting your creativity and developing your potential. Your tutors will spend a lot of time with you, including two days a week in the design studio.
You'll graduate with transferable skills in design, digital making and representation, team-working and problem-solving. You will also develop a portfolio of work key to gaining employment.
Program structure
Year 1
- Introduction to Architectural Design 1
- Introduction to Architectural Design 2
- Architectural Representation
- Architecture and Society
- Introduction to Architectural History
- Introduction to Technology
Year 2
- Architectural Technology 1
- Architectural Design 1
- Architectural Design 2
- Digital Culture
- Cities, Culture and Society
- Issues in Architectural History and Theory
Optional modules
- Independent Study (15 credits)
Year 3
- Architectural Design 3 (30 credits)
- Advanced Architectural Technology (15 credits)
- Architectural Design 4 (30 credits)
- Management, Practice and Law (15 credits)
- Dissertation (30 credits)
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,750 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
English Language Requirments
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
