BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies
About this course
BSc in Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies, an architecture degree centred on building design and urban scholarship. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students construct a bespoke curriculum by selecting optional modules across various university departments throughout the three academic years. Across the three years, students navigate an entirely flexible curriculum comprised of optional modules spanning multiple disciplines. In the first year, students may select from foundational options such as Environmental Design, Building Physics and Energy, and Design and Creative Practice 1. The second year introduces choices including Urban Physics, Computing for Design and Creative Practice, and Advanced Mathematical Modelling and Analysis. The final year offers advanced study through modules such as Urban Project Management, Professional Practice and Management, and Design and Creative Practice 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. No specific subjects are required but a comprehensive portfolio of creative work is required upon invitation, at application stage.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 25%: 11 offers from 44 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 65%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 65%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Building Physics and Energy
- Building Physics and Environment
- History and Theory of Engineering and Architecture
- Historical and Cultural Developments of Cities and their Architecture
- Environmental Design
- Structure, Materials and Forming Techniques
- Making Cities: The Production of the Built Environment
- Design and Creative Practice 1
- Architectural Research 1
- Architectural Investigation and Representation
- Computing for Design and Creative Practice
- Ethics and Agency
- History and Theory of Architecture
- Design and Creative Practice 2
- Design and Creative Practice 2 (compact)
- Architectural Research II
- Advanced Mathematical Modelling and Analysis
- Urban Physics
- Environmentally Responsible Building Systems
- Greening Cities
- Architectural Research III
- Design and Creative Practice 3
- Design and Creative Practice 3 (compact)
- History and Theory of Architecture
- Making Buildings
- Professional Practice and Management
- Urban Project Management
- Transport Policy and Planning
- Real Estate Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies at University College London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Architecture.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies at University College London?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies at University College London?
25% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 11 offers from 44 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.