Our Architecture BA Honours degree is your first step towards qualification as a professional architect.
This design-based degree is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and provides exemption from the RIBA Part I examination.
You will work on design projects that involve manual and computer-aided drawing and model making and we encourage you to develop your own design style. You'll also develop the knowledge to understand the implications of your design decisions.
You will benefit from a strong design culture, with access to studios 24/7. You'll also benefit from field trips in the UK and Europe and community projects in the UK and Africa.
We are consistently highly ranked in major university league tables, and offer all qualifications required to become an architect, meaning you can complete your full training in Newcastle.
What you will study
You will work with and learn from leading professionals, who will teach you how to think, not what to think.
You are introduced to the design process through a series of study visits and design projects, gradually developing your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
These projects increase in scale and complexity during the degree, giving you the opportunity to showcase your growing skills.
During the degree, you will:
You also visit another European city in Stage 2 to explore and record architectural design in another country.
Our purpose built workshop comprises of a fully equipped analogue workshop and casting space as well as state of the art digital fabrication facilities, including:
All students receive a safety induction in the use of the equipment and expert technical staff are on-hand to offer help and advice.
You will also benefit from:
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
University Type | Public |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Establishment Year | 1834 |
Endowment | £ 80.6 million |
International fee | UG: £ 32,323 PG: £ 30,150 |
Mode of Program | Full time, distance and online |
Expenses | Estimated cost in pounds |
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Undergraduate tuition fee | 20,747 |
Postgraduate tuition fee | 18,574 |
On-campus accommodation | 8,746 |
Average cost of living | 11,576 |
Candidates can refer to the official website of the University for Details regarding specific courses.
UG applications- Apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission (UCAS).
PG applications- Apply through University’s online application system
UG Courses: January 15th, for Medicine –October 15th
PG Courses: Varies as per programs
English Test | Minimum scores required |
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IELTS Academic | 6.5; minimum 5.5 in all components |
iBT TOEFL | 90 |
PTE | 62, 51 minimum in each component |
CPE, CAE | 176 |
IGCSE | Grade C |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 21,600
Total
£ 21,600