BA (Hons) Architecture at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

Where Architects learn to think like Artists. There's a type of architect that every studio wants to hire. Architects who see the world differently, tackle problems from unexpected angles, and bring creative confidence to technically complex work. Taught at UCA Canterbury.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional integrated foundation year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA (Hons) Architecture course at our Canterbury campus has a consistently high rating of arts-based excellence and distinctiveness. In your first year, you will develop core spatial design skills. You will be introduced to project-based learning and learn to present architectural ideas and proposals.

Career pathways

Our course enjoys excellent relationships with a number of high-profile organisations, which are listed below: Architects Registration Board, Architectural Association of Ireland, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, Chartered Institute of Building, Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, International Interior Design Association, Residential Interior Design, Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are o ne of the following: 128 UCAS tariff points Merit at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Distinction, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 128 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject 29 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 16 IB points at Higher Level (HL) And five GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including Mathematics and English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent L evel 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply. A GCSE pass at grade 9-4/A*-C (or international equivalent) in Mathematics is required. For international applicants the equivalent of 128 UCAS tariff points/A level ABB is required for BA Architecture and the equivalent of 64 UCAS tariff points is required for BA Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year. Please contact our International Admissions Team for more information. UCAS course code K100 (institution code C93).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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