BA Architecture
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth accredited?
Yes. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at Arts University Bournemouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.