BA Architecture (Extended Degree)
About this course
BA (Hons) Architecture (Extended Degree), an undergraduate degree featuring a compulsory foundation year designed to prepare students for architectural study. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes an optional study abroad year. The first year covers academic skills alongside Introduction to Design Project 1.1, Architecture Project 1.2, Introduction to Theory 1, Introduction to Technology 1, and Skills for Academic Success in a UK University. The second year advances these concepts through Architecture Project 2.1, Architecture Project 2.2, Architecture Theory 2, Architecture Technology 2, and Skills for Academic Success in a UK University. Students may optionally undertake a study abroad year in the third year. The final year comprises Architecture Project 3.1, Architecture Project 3.2, Architecture Theory 3, Architecture Technology 3, and Skills for Academic Success in a UK University.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 56 to 72 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 45%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
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 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Context of the Built Environment
- Building Pathology
- Building Use
- Architectural Design and Technology
- ABE Final Project
- Construction Management
- 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 (Extended Degree) 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 (Extended Degree) 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 (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Architecture (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
Does BA Architecture (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Architecture (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.