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BA (Hons) Architecture at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

On our BA (Hons) Architecture, you will learn in a studio-centred environment where you can develop bold ideas, test them through design, and turn them into meaningful architectural proposals. You will explore how architecture shapes the way people live, work and connect, while designing spaces that are creative, functional, socially responsible and technically informed.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Architecture  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Studio Design and Personal Development 1A, Technology and Structures 1, Construction Materials Technology, Studio Design & Personal Development 1B, History and Theory of Design and Architecture 1, Environmental Design and Services. Year 2 core modules: Studio Design and Personal Development 2A, Technology and Structures 2, BIM and AI, History and Theory of Design and Architecture 2, Studio Design and Personal Development 2B, Sustainable Design and Building Services.

Career pathways

This course can be the first step in your journey towards becoming a licensed architect . You will develop the creative, technical and professional skills needed to begin your career in architecture, while building a strong foundation for further study and professional progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects.; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years

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