BSc Architecture
About this course
BSc in Architecture, an architecture degree centred on spatial design, structural principles, and the historical context of the built environment. The first year introduces foundational themes through modules such as Historical and Cultural Developments of Cities and their Architecture, Environmental Design, Structure, Materials and Forming Techniques, and Making Cities: The Production of the Built Environment. The second year progresses through Design Technology II, Ethics and Agency, History and Theory of Architecture, and successive design projects. The third year continues this studio and theoretical focus with Design Technology, History and Theory of Architecture, and further practical architecture projects.
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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 required upon invitation, at application stage.)
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
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 40 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 30%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Historical and Cultural Developments of Cities and their Architecture
- Environmental Design
- Structure, Materials and Forming Techniques
- Project Work IA
- Project Work IB
- Project Work IC
- Project Work ID
- Making Cities: The Production of the Built Environment
- Design Technology II
- Ethics and Agency
- History and Theory of Architecture
- Architecture Project 1
- Architecture Project 2
- Architecture Project 3
- Design Technology
- History and Theory of Architecture
- Architecture Project 1
- Architecture Project 2
- Architecture Project 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architecture 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 Architecture at University College London?
89% 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 College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Is BSc Architecture at University College London accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) 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.
How many students continue on BSc Architecture at University College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.