BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Study Abroad
About this course
BSc in Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Study Abroad, an architecture degree combining architectural research, design, and creative practice with freedom to tailor academic pathways. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students spend the third year studying abroad at an international university. Year 1 offers options such as Historical and Cultural Developments of Cities and their Architecture, Environmental Design, Design and Creative Practice 1, and Architectural Research 1. Year 2 continues with options including History and Theory of Architecture, Design and Creative Practice 2, Urban Physics, and Advanced Mathematical Modelling and Analysis. Year 3 consists of a compulsory year abroad. Year 4 provides advanced study through options such as Making Buildings, Professional Practice and Management, Urban Project Management, and Architectural Research III.
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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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What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 17%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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
- Making Cities: The Production of the Built Environment
- Design and Creative Practice 1
- Architectural Research 1
- Architectural Investigation and Representation
- Introducing Planning Systems
- 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
- BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies - Year Abroad
- 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 with Study Abroad 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 with Study Abroad at University College London?
91% 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 with Study Abroad at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Does BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Study Abroad at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Study Abroad at University College London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.