Course Summary

The spaces where we live, work and relax are designed by people who have followed careers in architecture or building services engineering. Our course will give you the knowledge needed to design spaces that improve our surroundings. We also look at how to create new or improve existing buildings through environmental design. With a mixture of teaching through workshops, field work trips and working with real customers on projects, our course gives you the skills that industry look for. Based on University Park, you will have access to excellent facilities to support your studies and research. These include dedicated studio spaces, workshops and research labs equipped with the latest renewable energy technologies. This course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and is exempt from the Part One professional exam.

Course Details - Modules

In the first year you are introduced to the main themes of the discipline: architectural design; structures; construction; environmental design; and the history and theory of architectural design. Key topics include integrated design in architecture and architectural design studio modules. Studio projects will have an added complexity in year two and you will have the opportunity to visit construction sites to gain first-hand knowledge of how designers work. In the second semester there are opportunities to study abroad. In your third year you will develop a thorough understanding of all of the key themes and you will develop your role within the architectural profession as part of the practice and management module.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: K100

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including preferably an arts based subject at A Level. Excluding General Studies. A Pass is required in the practical element of Biology, Chemistry and Physics if taken.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA preferably including an art-based subject.

45 credits at level 3. Of the level 3 credits at least 27 should be achieved at Distinction. All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

preferably including an art-based subject. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AAABB.

All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants taking the EPQ will typically receive an alternative offer of one grade lower than the standard A Level offer plus an A in the EPQ.

preferably including an arts-based subject at Higher Level

in one of Engineering, Art & Design or Construction and the Built Environment. All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA, preferably including an art-based subject

preferably including an art-based subject

European Baccalaureate - 84% overall GCSE requirements - English grade 5 (alpha grade B), art grade 5 (alpha grade B), mathematics grade 5 (alpha grade B), and 5 (alpha grade B) in one of physics, biology, chemistry or double science.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 26500.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 26500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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