Architecture BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Learn how to design sustainable, future-ready buildings on this accredited course, which blends ethical practices, cutting-edge skills and live projects, preparing you to address global environmental challenges. With a strong sustainability focus, informed by expert research and industry developments, this course will equip you with skills and knowledge to design buildings of the future and play your part in addressing the global climate emergency.

What you will study

Modules include Studio 1: Exploring Architecture, Studio 2: Experiencing Architecture, Studio 3: Creating Architecture, Studio 4: Writing Architecture, Exploring Ethical and Climate Literacy, Contextualizing Architectural Humanities, Practicing Ethical Design, Applying Climate Literate Design, Design Enquiry and Strategy, Critical and Cultural Thinking, Design Proposition and Synthesis, Design Resolution and Professionalism.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates follow the conventional route to qualification and registration as an Architect.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 128; A Level: BBB; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 28; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; Interview required: No; Portfolio required: Yes; Please see our portfolio advice page for full details; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code K100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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