BA Architecture
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 86%: 193 offers from 225 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 40%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 20%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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 at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth?
86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 193 offers from 225 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at University of Portsmouth?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.