BA Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) in Architecture, focusing on spatial design and structural contexts. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Design & Creative Practice, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course offers an optional study abroad year at an approved partner institution.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 104 to 120 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 60%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 29%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
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) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Design Project 1.1
- Architecture Project 1.2
- Introduction to Theory 1
- Introduction to Technology 1
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Architecture Project 2.1
- Architecture Project 2.2
- Architecture Theory 2
- Architecture Technology 2
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Study abroad year
- Architecture Project 3.1
- Architecture Project 3.2
- Architecture Theory 3
- Architecture Technology 3
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at Northumbria 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 BA Architecture at Northumbria University?
92% 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 Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture at Northumbria University 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) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does BA Architecture at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at Northumbria University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.