BA Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) in Architecture, focusing on the design and theory of the built environment. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The accredited programme includes a final-year Critical Contexts Dissertation and professional practice modules exploring business management and statutory compliance.
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Entry requirements
A level: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM. If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (preferably Art and Design or combined) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T level: Merit in digital production, design and development. International Baccalaureate: 26 points.
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What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 51%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 55%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 13%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 52%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication
- Design Studio
- Technology
- Integrated Design
- Histories, Theories and Critical Contexts
- Design Studio and Communication
- Sustainable Technologies
- Design Studio and Advancing Media
- Advanced Histories, Theories and Critical Contexts
- Critical Contexts Dissertation
- Strategic Design Studio and Communication
- Design Studio and Professional Practice
- Sustainable Building Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £33,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Plymouth 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 University of Plymouth?
77% 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 University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture at University of Plymouth 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) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
Does BA Architecture at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at University of Plymouth?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.