Architecture
BA Honours
UCAS code K100
3 Years
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Architecture
institutions if you choose to continue your architectural
education.
BA Honours
UCAS code K100
3 Years
See The Route to becoming a Registered Architect below.
Our Architecture BA Honours degree is your
first step towards qualification as a
professional architect.
What you will study
You will work with and learn from leading professionals, who
will teach you how to think, not what to think.
You are introduced to the design process through a series
of study visits and design projects, gradually developing
your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
It is accredited by the Royal Institute of British
Architects (RIBA) and provides exemption from
the RIBA Part I examination.
These projects increase in complexity during the degree,
giving you the opportunity to showcase your growing skills.
This design-based degree provides you with
the opportunity to develop your design ideas.
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We encourage you to develop your own style,
while providing you with the knowledge to
understand the implications of your design
decisions.
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We also offer all other qualifications required to
become an architect, meaning you can
complete your full training in Newcastle.
Study at a UK top 5 university for architecture
in all major league tables, and enjoy our city
centre location and fascinating local
architecture.
Explore architectural design in another country
with a European study visit.
During the degree, you will:
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You also visit another European city in Stage 2 to explore
and record architectural design in another country.
Facilities
We offer excellent facilities to support your studies including:
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Quality and ranking
Newcastle is ranked 7th in the UK for architecture in The
Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015.
We also achieved an impressive 90% overall student
satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2014.
Professional accreditation
This degree is professionally accredited and prescribed by
the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the
Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Successful completion of this degree satisfies ARB
requirements and provides exemption from the RIBA Part 1.
This is the first step towards qualifying as an architect.
Following on from this degree, Newcastle University
offers further professional qualifications that give
unconditional exemption from the RIBA and ARB
examinations, taking you to qualification as a registered
architect. This means you would not need to change
work on design projects that involve a lot of manual and
computer-aided drawing and model-making in our
well-equipped design studio
undertake library-based research and hands-on
construction
study topics that explore the cultural, historical and
technological context of architectural design
be inspired by leading practitioners, who deliver our
'Conversations with Practice' lecture series
take part in study visits in the UK and abroad
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fully staffed model-making workshop, equipped with a
range of cutting-edge machinery including three powerful
CNC laser cutters and a ZCorp 3D printer
design studios with CAD facilities and drawing boards
that are accessible 24/7
print facilities, including A0 and A1 plotting and an A0
scanner
student-run Kofi bar, providing a social space for you to
meet informally with staff and fellow students
School of Architecture, Planning and
Landscape
About the School
As an architecture student at Newcastle, you will join one of
the largest and most dynamic Schools of its kind in Europe.
We are one of the few academic schools in the UK focusing
exclusively on the built environment. Our expertise spans
architecture, planning, urban design, digital architecture,
urban conservation and landscape architecture, bringing
breadth and depth to your study programme.
The Architecture Building is located in the Quadrangle, the
oldest part of the University campus. Here you will be part of
a relatively small student cohort, creating a real sense of
community.
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Visit the School website to take a virtual tour of architecture
facilities at Newcastle University.
Study in the city
Newcastle provides the ultimate case study for our
students. The rise and decline of heavy industry, combined
with Newcastle’s recent cultural renaissance, have left an
architectural legacy that few UK cities can rival.
This constantly evolving city is on your doorstep and we
take advantage of our location with a series of study visits to
introduce you to the design process.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
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The Route to becoming a Registered
Architect
Completing our Architecture BA Honours degree is the first
step towards qualifying as an architect. Newcastle University
also offers further professional architecture courses, which
give unconditional exemption from the RIBA and ARB
examinations and take you to qualification as a Registered
Architect.
Graduate Certificate in Architectural Practice
The Certificate in Architectural Practice (CAP) is a one-year
programme that involves several short courses at the
University and self-study assignments during the year,
which students complete while spending a year in practice
working as an architectural assistant either in Britain or
abroad. For more information about the CAP, including
entrance requirements, visit the School of Architecture,
Planning and Landscape’s website.
Teaching is largely through studio design projects
supported by lectures and personal research
A typical week will involve working in the studio, either in
groups developing design projects or working
independently
Tutorials and support will be given by a variety of
practitioners and academic staff
There are traditional lectures and seminars as well as site
visits and library-based research
Your contact hours will vary and the studios are open 24
hours a day
Assessment methods
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Include traditional critiques for design projects, written
course work, group work and written examinations
Find out more
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Teaching and assessment methods may vary from
module to module. More information about each module
can be found in the Modules section
Visit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about the
outstanding learning experience available to all students
at Newcastle University
Master of Architecture MArch
Completion of this course leads to the degree of Master of
Architecture and gives exemption from the RIBA Part II
examination. It is based on project work that focuses on
culturally and technologically complex public buildings. You
also develop a design thesis, often building on your practice
experiences. Professional practice and management are
integrated into the programme, preparing you for the final
phase of professional training. There are study opportunities
with European universities, the National University of
Singapore, and the University of Sydney in Australia.
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We welcome students from all over the world.
Master of Architecture MArch
Diploma in Architectural Practice and
Management
This is the final qualification for entry into the profession as
an ARB-Registered Architect and for membership of the
RIBA. It covers professional and business aspects of work,
and is taken part time while you work as an architectural
assistant.
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Diploma in Architectural Practice and Management
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Modules
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for
an academic year and you need to complete modules
totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and
therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
There is a strong design studio culture in this Stage:
you discuss design with architects, fine artists, engineers,
conservationists and ecologists, complemented by study
visits.
ARC1001 Architectural Design 1.1
ARC1011 Introduction to Architectural History
ARC1012 Principles and Theories of Architecture 1.1
ARC1013 Architectural Technology 1.1
ARC1014 Architectural Technology 1.2
ARC1016 Professional Studies 1.1
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
The year usually begins with a European study visit, giving
you the chance to learn from the significant architectural
and urban examples of another country.
ARC2001 Architectural Design 2.1
ARC2009 Architectural Technology
ARC2010 Environmental Design and Services 2.1
ARC2011 20th Century Architecture
ARC2023 The Place of Houses
ARC2020 Dissertation Studies and Research Methods
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
The complexity of design projects reflects your growing
design maturity and you are expected to be able to
undertake the design of a medium-sized public building
with confidence.
ARC3001 Architectural Design 3.1
ARC3013 Architectural Technology
ARC3014 Professional Practice and Management 3.1
ARC3015 Principles and Theories of Architecture 3.1
ARC3060 Dissertation in Architectural Studies
Entry Requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our
additional entry requirements web pages to find out which
other qualifications are considered.
Additional entry information beyond specific grades for this
programme is provided under ‘Important Information for All
Students' below.
Important Information for All Students
For further information, including the selection process and
what selectors are looking for, see Admissions criteria
Architectural Studies 2014 entry (PDF: 115KB).
All candidates must submit a portfolio as part of the
application process. Further guidance on what to submit
and how will be given when the portfolio is requested.
A Levels
AAA excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. All
candidates will be required to submit a portfolio for review
as part of the selection process. GCSE grade B in
Mathematics and English required if not taken at a higher
level.
Scottish Qualifications
AAAAA at Higher Grade including Mathematics and English.
All candidates will be required to submit a portfolio for
review as part of the selection process. Where a candidate
bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a
minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths and English is
required.
International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 37 points. All candidates will be required to
submit a portfolio for review as part of the selection process.
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies
required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate
A1A1A1AB at Higher Level. All candidates will be required
to submit a portfolio for review as part of the selection
process.
Access Qualifications
30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, preferably to include art or
design. 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. All candidates will be
required to submit a portfolio for review as part of the
selection process. GCSE Maths grade B or Pass in Level 2
Maths required.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC
National Diploma)
In an Art/Design subject at overall DDD. All candidates will
be required to submit a portfolio for review as part of the
selection process.
Cambridge Pre-U
D3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects. All candidates will be
required to submit a portfolio for review as part of the
selection process. GCSE grade B in Mathematics and
English required.
PARTNERS - A Levels
ABB excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. All
candidates will be required to submit a portfolio for review
as part of the selection process. GCSE grade B in
Mathematics and English required.
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The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s
supported entry route for students from identified schools
and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS
Programme.
PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
(formerly BTEC National Diploma)
In an Art/Design subject at overall DDM. All candidates will
be required to submit a portfolio for review as part of the
selection process.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s
supported entry route for students from identified schools
and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS
Programme.
English Language Requirements
For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS
6.5 or equivalent.
Visit our International Students web pages to find out more
about our English language admission requirements.
If you need to improve your English language skills before
you enter this course, our partner, INTO Newcastle, offers
a range of English language courses. These intensive and
flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability
for entry to this degree.
Find out more:
English for University StudyPre-sessional English
International Foundation Programmes
If you are an international student and you do not meet the
academic and English language requirements
specified above, you should consider a preparation course
at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you
for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University
is based on the University campus and offers a range of
courses including the International Foundation in
Architecture.
Undergraduate Admissions Policy
• Newcastle University Undergraduate Admissions Policy
2015 Entry (PDF: 109 KB)
‌See further Newcastle University Admissions Policies.
Architecture Careers
The BA in Architecture is the first step towards qualification
as a professional architect. The vast majority of our
graduates choose to follow their degree with a year’s
employment as an architectural assistant in an architect’s
practice.
To proceed on to full qualification a further two years of
university study is required (for example, the Master of
Architecture), which must then be followed by a further two
years of professional work experience and final exams.
With a vocational subject such as architecture, the main
employment pathway is into the profession as an architect.
Newcastle graduates have an envious position in the job
market and are well received by architectural practices.
In addition, architectural education at Newcastle places a
strong emphasis on developing your ability to visualise
concepts and to translate your ideas in different forms to a
variety of audiences. These skills have proved very attractive
to employers in the creative industries and many of our
former students have gone on to careers in:
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television
film
advertising
other design-based professions
Employers are looking for transferable skills including:
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numeracy
interpersonal skills
teamworking
initiative
decision-making
computer literacy
We see these skills as an integral part of the architectural
education we offer, placing graduates of both degrees in a
strong position to obtain employment in numerous fields
such as:
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teaching
law
property development
construction management
planning
urban design
landscape architecture
Find out more about the career options for Architecture from
Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
Careers and employability at
Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best
records for graduate employment in the UK. 93.7% of our
2013 UK/EU graduates progressed to employment or
further study within six months of graduating. More than
three quarters (77%) of our graduates who entered
employment achieved a graduate-level position.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all
students through an initiative called ncl+ which enables you
to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and
to give you the edge in the employment market after you
graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and
best in the country, and we have strong links with
employers.
Architectural Studies
The BA in Architecture is the first step towards qualification
as a professional architect. The vast majority of our
graduates choose to follow their degree with a year’s
employment as an architectural assistant in an architect’s
practice.
To proceed on to full qualification a further two years of
university study is required (for example, the Master of
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Architecture), which must then be followed by a further two
years of professional work experience and final exams.
With a vocational subject such as architecture, the main
employment pathway is into the profession as an architect.
Newcastle graduates have an envious position in the job
market and are well received by architectural practices.
In addition to a good degree, employers are looking for
transferable skills including:
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numeracy
interpersonal skills
team working
initiative
decision making
computer literacy
We see these skills as an integral part of architectural
education, placing our graduates in a strong position to
obtain employment in numerous fields such as:
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education
editing
IT
finance
engineering
design
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best
records for graduate employment in the UK
We also provide an extensive range of opportunities to all
students through an initiative called ncl+, which enables you
to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and
to give you the edge in the employment market after you
graduate.
To find out more about how the University's award-winning
Careers Service can help you make the most of your time in
Newcastle and prepare you for life after graduation, go to:
www.ncl.ac.uk/careers
Tuition Fees (UK and EU students)
Certificate in Architectural Practice (1 year): £1,000 (from
2017)
Master of Architecture (MArch) (2 years): £9,000 per year
(from 2018)
See more information on all aspects of student finance
relating to Newcastle University.
Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay may
increase slightly year on year in line with inflation and
subject to government regulations.
Tuition Fees (International students)
2015 entry:
£16,265 per year
2014 Entry:
£15,490 per year
You will be charged tuition fees for each year of your
degree programme (unless you are on a shorter
exchange programme).
If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad as
part of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for that
year.
Please note that the tuition fee amount you will pay may
increase slightly year on year as a result of inflation.
See more information on all aspects of student finance
relating to Newcastle University.
Scholarships and Financial Support (UK and EU
students)
Find out what recent graduates from this degree went
on to do:
You may be eligible for one of a range of Newcastle
University Scholarships in addition to government grants
and support.
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Newcastle University Scholarships
Architectural Studies BA Honours
Find out more about the career options for Architecture from
Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
Non-repayable grants
Finance
Scholarships and Financial Support
(International students)
Tuition Fees (UK and EU students)
2015 entry:
BA Hons in Architectural Studies (3 years): £9,000 per
year
You may be eligible for an International Undergraduate
Merit Scholarship (IUMS) or an International Family
Discount (IFD).
Certificate in Architectural Practice (1 year): £1,000 (from
2018)
Master of Architecture (MArch) (2 years): £9,000 per year
(from 2019)
2014 Entry:
BA Hons in Architectural Studies (3 years): £9,000 per
year
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