ARCHITECTURE BA(HONS)

Postgraduate programme

ARCHITECTURE BA(HONS)

Offered by UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

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Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

Architecture is a rewarding and culturally important profession. Architects play a crucial role in shaping our society by not only crafting functional, responsible and aesthetically pleasing structures but also considering the wellbeing, safety and sustainability of the communities they serve.

Our Architecture BA(Hons) course provides the first step in qualifying as a professional architect â€" graduates are exempt from Part 1 of the RIBA examination.

You’ll explore modern architectural practices and consider how the work engages with society and its surroundings: who is it for, what informs its design and structure, and what will its legacy be?

You will engage with the full scope of architectural thinking, from aspects of applied science and technology to the humanities and fine arts.

Building your employability

Beyond your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

- Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
- Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
- Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
- Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
- Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
- Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that’s not just while you are a student â€" our support carries on after you’ve graduated.

Modality

ON-CAMPUS: BRIGHTON

Entry requirements

Your portfolio

Your portfolio is the most important part of your application for this course.

Your grades do matter so you’ll still need to work hard but they’re not the only thing we take into account. Every application is considered individually. Even if your predicted or actual grades are below our usual range, we will review your application if your portfolio shows high-quality work and demonstrates your thinking and abilities.

- A-levels: AABâ€"BCC.

- BTEC Extended Diploma: DDMâ€"DMM.

- UCAS tariff: 136â€"104 points.

Work out how many UCAS tariff points you have achieved with the UCAS tariff calculator.

- Art foundation diploma: Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry â€" it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course.

Dates and duration

3 years

Career opportunities

Where this programme can take you


Building your employability

Beyond your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

- Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
- Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
- Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
- Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
- Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
- Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that’s not just while you are a student â€" our support carries on after you’ve graduated.

SYLLABUS

Year 1

You’ll begin by studying two modules (humanities and design) that introduce you to the culture of architecture, leading to the production of a small design and essay. Study then builds on the core design skills through slightly larger and more complex design problems in studio while introducing key technological principles.

- Introducing Architecture
- Architecture Criticism 1
- Technology: Principles
- Architectural Design

Year 2

At the start of the second year, the studio focus on retrofit and re-use is supported by the technology module. You’ll be introduced to current critical debates and begin to prepare for the research part of your dissertation.

In the second half of the year you will choose from projects (studios) that follow different briefs and methodologies, and address challenges including the housing crisis, circular economy and urban space. These studios allow you to explore different ways of working and develop new techniques and skills.

- Design Studio: Context
- Technology: Strategies
- Vertical Design Studio 1
- Architecture Criticism 2

Final year

You will work on a design project incorporating technological strategies and detailed drawings of your proposal. You’ll integrate technological strategies with a design project, addressing environmental performance, material selection, construction methods, structure and sustainable design.

The humanities dissertation is based on a self-defined research project to help you identify areas you want to specialise in.

Your studies will culminate in your final project which you will showcase at the graduate show.
Modules

- Design and Technology
- Architecture Criticism 3
- Professional Practices
- Vertical Design Studio 2