BA (Hons) Architecture at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Design buildings that help communities to prosper, or that solve environmental, social and economic challenges. Take your first step to becoming a registered architect at one of the top 10 UK universities for Architecture and Built Environment for reputation with employers (QS World University Rankings by subject 2026).

Faculty: School of Architecture | Duration: 3 years; part-time: normally 4-5 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll start by learning about the history, theory, and technology of architecture, and apply this to your design project. In year 1, you’ll learn techniques including architectural drawing and model making, and how architecture shapes communities and society.

Career pathways

Achieving RIBA Part I means you’re on your way to becoming a registered architect. So you may choose to continue your progress with the 2 years of further study and 2 years of practice experience you’ll need.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 136 A Level: AAB IB Points: 33 BTEC: DDD Contextual offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 112 A Level: BBC IB Points: 30 BTEC: DMM We welcome applications from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students. Selection process Applicants will need to provide a portfolio (eg sketches, freehand/technical drawings, life drawings, 3D models, paintings, photographs). Please read our portfolio guidance notes. On application you will be given instructions on how to upload a digital version of your portfolio. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. The interviewer will look for evidence of motivation, general creativity and breadth of interest, and will expect to be shown work which demonstrates creative ability of some kind. Any such work may be presented, including art work where no formal course has been followed. IELTS 6.5 (including 6.0 in reading and writing). UCAS code: K100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years; part-time: normally 4-5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/architecture#apply

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