BA Architecture
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Architecture. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking. The course progresses through integrated design projects of increasing complexity, spanning small interventions, urban contexts, dwelling and community, and a comprehensive final project. Students complete a research proposal leading to a final research submission, and the programme includes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world practice modules.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 120-128 A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DDM IB: 26 points. No specific subjects required.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 67%: 100 offers from 149 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Design occupations: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Modules
- Introduction to Architectural Thinking and Design
- Integrated Design: Small Interventions
- Research Basics
- Interdisciplinary Understanding
- Integrated Design: Urban Interventions
- Integrated Design: Dwelling & Community
- Real-World Contexts
- Research Proposal
- Integrated Design: Comprehensive Project
- Positioning in Practice
- Contribution
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
96% 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 Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
67% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 100 offers from 149 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does BA Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.