BSc Architecture
About this course
BSc (Hons) Architecture. The programme holds validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). A yearlong Integrated Design Studio in the final year allows students to develop a thesis project guided by academic and practice-based staff, and a multidisciplinary module in year two involves collaborative work with industry partners.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 128 UCAS points. A level: 128 UCAS points. Two full A-levels required as a minimum. All subjects accepted. BTEC: DDM. T level: Overall Grade D - any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: A minimum of 128 UCAS Tariff Points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. Scottish Highers: 128 tariff points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: Two Higher Levels required. IB: 32 points overall. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Other Qualifications: Please contact Admissions for further information.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 65%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 82%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Studio 1A
- History and Theory 1
- Design Studio 1B
- Practice 1
- Design Technology 1
- Design Studio 2A
- History and Theory 2
- Practice 2: Multidisciplinary Project
- Design Technology 2
- Design Studio 2B
- Integrated Design Studio
- Design Technology 3
- History and Theory 3
- Practice 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architecture at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £44,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BSc Architecture at University of Salford do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architecture at University of Salford?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Architecture at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Architecture at University of Salford 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.
How many students continue on BSc Architecture at University of Salford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.