BA Architecture
About this course
BA in Architecture BA, an architecture degree centred on design and construction methods within the built environment. Core topics include Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects and incorporates studio-based design work alongside lectures. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through Architectural Design and Communication 01, Architectural Environment and Technology 01, Architectural Humanities 01, and Architectural Design and Communication 02. The second year progresses with Architectural Design and Communication 03, Architectural Environment and Technology 02, Architectural Humanities 02, and Architectural Design and Communication 04, developing studio-based practical architectural design. The final year integrates advanced practice through Integrated Architectural Design and Practice 01, Integrated Architectural Design and Practice 02, and Architectural Environment and Technology 03, culminating in the Architectural Special Study.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA IB: 36
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 39%: 254 offers from 653 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 75%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 29%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 19%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 9%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- 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) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
- 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) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Architectural Design and Communication 01
- Architectural Environment and Technology 01
- Architectural Humanities 01
- Architectural Design and Communication 02
- Architectural Design and Communication 03
- Architectural Environment and Technology 02
- Architectural Humanities 02
- Architectural Design and Communication 04
- Integrated Architectural Design and Practice 01
- Integrated Architectural Design and Practice 02
- Architectural Environment and Technology 03
- Architectural Special Study
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £35,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Sheffield do next?
80% 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 Sheffield?
95% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Architecture at University of Sheffield?
39% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 254 offers from 653 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Architecture at University of Sheffield 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. 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) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does BA Architecture at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.