BA (Hons) Architecture and Urban Planning at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore the world of architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and urban planning. With a focus on people and climate you'll gain expertise in the field of your choice, with routes to professional accreditation. On our degree we'll help you find your career path in the built environment.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Architecture Planning and Landscape | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 will provide you with an exciting introduction to the history of architecture and cities, architectural design and technology, and urban planning with a focus on people and climate. Through a varied series of design projects, workshops and visits, we'll introduce you to key design skills. Compulsory modules include: Architectural and Planning Histories of the City, Planning Contexts, Architectural Design 1.1, Architectural Technology 1.1: Explorations in Making Architecture, Architectural Technology 1.2: Principles of Constructing Architecture, Introduction to Architecture, Alternative Practice: Theories and Practices, Visual and Creative Practice Research Skills, Dissertation in Architecture, Urbanism and Landscape.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: urban design; landscape architecture; property development; construction management; urban planning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB IB: A minimum of 32 points with three subjects at Grade 5 or above at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDM. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,750 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/k190/#how-to-apply

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