BA (Hons) Architecture at University of Westminster

Programme overview

A studio-based architecture degree taught in small groups by practising architects, with lecture courses in environmental and technical studies and in the history and theory of architecture, plus site visits, mentoring and work placement opportunities.

Duration: 3 years (4 with a placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Design Studio, Technical Studies and History and Theory run through the course, with modules such as Design Project, Architectural History and Urbanism, Design Investigation, Preparation for Professional Practice, a Dissertation and a Major Design Project.

Career pathways

Normally studied towards becoming a professional architect, and also opens routes into postgraduate study and other career development.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A levels ABB (128 UCAS Tariff points); T levels 128 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate 128 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme (IB Career-related Programme considered case by case); BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Art and Design; BTEC Diploma not accepted on its own; Access course 128 UCAS Tariff points. Also required: five GCSEs including English Language grade 4/C (IB grade 4 Higher level), Maths grade 4/C (IB grade 2 SL & HL; IB MYP 3) and Double Science or two single sciences, with the other three GCSEs at grade 4/C. Applicants who meet the entry requirements and are on an Art and Design Foundation are encouraged to apply (Merit). A personal statement and portfolio of creative work are required; applicants may be invited to interview. Direct entry to Year 2 is considered on portfolio, interview and prior academic achievement; direct entry to Year 3 is not considered. English language for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Direct entry to Year 2 (or Year 3 for some courses) is possible for applicants with comparable completed credits, applying through UCAS at the relevant point of entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Per academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). Per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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