BA (Hons) Architecture at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

Architecture at Cambridge combines the intellectual challenges of both arts and sciences with the opportunity for creative design. Study history and philosophy of architecture, participatory practice, inclusivity, contemporary culture and urbanism. Alongside this you’ll learn about construction, structural design and environmental design.

Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities | Department: Architecture department | Duration: MArch, 4 years, full time or BA (Hons), 3 years, full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Part IA): The first year is an introductory course establishing the groundwork and is mostly taught jointly with Design. In your studio work you will be introduced to the possibilities of architecture. You’ll learn the communication skills that are needed to develop designs for buildings and objects. Year 2 (Part IB): You choose from various options for studio work, with projects ranging in scale from mapping studies and interior interventions, to small or medium-sized buildings. Year 3 (Part IIA): You choose from a selection of studio options.

Career pathways

Many graduates continue into professional training, but some go into creative fields or research. Some areas of research include: history and philosophy of architecture, environmentally responsible design, architecture and the moving image, urban design and transport planning, disaster relief.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum offer: A level A*AA; IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Admission assessment: There is an admission assessment at all Colleges for this course. You do not need to register in advance. Check the College admissions assessments page for more information. Submitted work: You will need to submit your own artwork prior to interview. The images you choose should, at least in some way, reflect material you might bring to interview as part of your portfolio.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee status; subject to inflationary increases in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 40,296 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee status University tuition fee, fixed for the course; a separate College fee (varies by College) is payable in addition. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: MArch, 4 years, full time or BA (Hons), 3 years, full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying

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