MArch Architecture
About this course
MArch (Hons) Architecture is a five-year undergraduate degree centred on spatial design, building planning, and architectural practice. After the second year, students undertake a compulsory placement year in industry. The programme aligns with the educational requirements of the Architects Registration Board and the Royal Institute of British Architects. Each academic year concludes with an End of Year Show to display student projects to practitioners.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (No specific subject requirements but a mix of Science, Art and Humanities subjects is preferred) IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: D*DD BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AA Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Art and Design, Construction or Applied Science
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 28%: 238 offers from 836 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Design occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 30%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MArch Architecture at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £39,000 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £61,500. The £52,000 median after five years is £23,000 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of MArch Architecture at Loughborough University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MArch Architecture at Loughborough University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MArch Architecture at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MArch Architecture at Loughborough University?
28% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 238 offers from 836 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MArch Architecture at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MArch Architecture at Loughborough University?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.