BA Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) in Architecture, an architecture degree centred on studio practice, spatial design, and urban context. The course is structured around six compulsory modules in the first year, focusing on the foundations of the discipline. The first year covers foundational principles through Architectural Design 1: Introduction to Architectural Design [self-space-presence], Architectural Design 2: Introduction to Architectural Design [community-place-time], Architectural Humanities 1: Architecture in Settlements and Cities, and Design Technology 1: Principles of Structure and Construction. Students also study Environment and Citizenship 1: Introduction to Wicked Problems and Studio and Professional Skills 1: Demystifying York - Analogue Communication to build early technical and analytical capabilities. These modules introduce students to structural principles, settlement history, and analogue communication methods within workshop and studio environments.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 points BTEC: DDD We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A level
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Architecture (K100) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Architectural Design 1: Introduction to Architectural Design [self-space-presence]
- Architectural Design 2: Introduction to Architectural Design [community-place-time]
- Architectural Humanities 1: Architecture in Settlements and Cities
- Design Technology 1: Principles of Structure and Construction
- Environment and Citizenship 1: Introduction to Wicked Problems
- Studio and Professional Skills 1: Demystifying York - Analogue Communication
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Architecture at University of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB.