Bachelors in Architecture in England United Kingdom

The BA (Hons) Architecture explores multiple approaches and design practices and aims to assist students in discovering their own voice as a designer. Much of the assessment is through project-based assignments, integrating theoretical, technical and design work. Students are supported in developing written papers, technical studies and design proposals in the studio environment. -

Take your first step to becoming a registered architect on our BA (Hons) Architecture degree course – accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). You’ll join a distinctive learning environment, with access to cutting-edge facilities, working on stimulating and client-driven design projects. You’ll master key design skills, from the scale of the body's interactions with materials and constructions to the domains of cities and landscapes, engaging in social, cultural, political, aesthetic and environmental challenges of the world we're part of. -

Architecture is a dynamic subject involving a wide range of activities, from studio design and model-making to the study of art, history and culture. It requires imagination alongside practical and technical skills. Central to this course will be the time you spend in the design studio. You will have access to our extensive studio facilities - including workshop and computer-modeling software - in the award-winning Broadcasting Place, to design and build your projects. Portfolio Required All suitable candidates will be required to submit a portfolio containing artwork or photographs of artwork together with written assessments that demonstrate your general knowledge and enthusiasm for Architecture. Further guidance will be provided to applicants when they are asked to submit a portfolio. -

Take inspiration from art, philosophy and technology to explore the spaces and places we inhabit. With access to gold-standard facilities and the highest-calibre teaching, students will develop their own creative vision by looking at the role architecture plays in shaping our society and influences the very way in which we live. Whether students are aspiring architects or building conservationists, the BA (Hons) Architecture degree course will give a strong understanding of both the practical and theoretical aspects of architecture. It combines the likes of art, philosophy and technology to bring an experimental approach to solving problems. Students will study the design of buildings and the technical aspects of construction, as well as how architecture relates to all aspects of our lives. -

Why choose this course? Architecture is a profession, and this course is an integral part of a sequence of steps – RIBA parts 1, 2 and 3 - that leads to entry into it. Criteria for entry to the UK Register of Architects are prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). The ARB and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have agreed to hold the criteria in the common and successful completion of this Honours Degree course gives Part 1 exemption. In addition to this, the RIBA has introduced new Themes and Values for Architectural Education, which include a further focus on climate literacy, health and life safety, ethical practice, and research literacy. The modules in the course work within this framework provide a coherent balance of intellectual and practical skills, as well as facilitate various avenues to develop students' transferable and digital skills for a wide range of employment. The course sits in the Department of Landscape and Architecture, one of four Departments in the School of Arts, which is one of three Schools (with the Design School and the School of Creative and Cultural Industries) in the Faculty of Kingston School of Art (KSA). It is located in the compact Knights Park campus, which is directly adjacent to the range of other creative disciplines within KSA. It has immediate access to excellent and wide-ranging resources for physical making, an opportunity which sits at the heart of the pedagogy in each of the programmes and forms a key component of the BA Architecture programme. The Department's accommodation currently occupies the fourth and fifth floors of the New Extension Building at Knights Park, with the KSA workshops on the ground and first floors of the same building. This is a place in which to converse, debate, work and learns from each other. Professional Recognition Kingston University is ranked among Europe's top 50 architecture schools, with a recent graduate awarded the top international portfolio prize by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Students often feature in the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President's Medals – considered the world's most prestigious and established awards in architectural education. Our graduate Simon Dean won Bronze for the best degree-level design project in 2014. More recently, Yousuf Khalil was awarded the Architect's Journal Student Prize in 2018. In the past few years, Domus magazine has consistently featured our school among Europe's top 50 architecture schools. We were one of the eight UK Architecture Schools in the Domus Guide 2017. We were one of the two UK schools invited to present at the 12th Biennale in Venice. Reasons to choose Kingston This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). You'll graduate with RIBA Part 1 exemption – the first step towards becoming an architect. This course is taught by a team of talented, practising architects, whose work is widely recognised. Kingston students often feature in prestigious national and international awards, such as the AJ Student Prize and the RIBA President's Medals. Accreditation The Architecture BA (Hons) course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). -

Learn through making on this RIBA and ARB accredited course. Working on live briefs in a studio environment, you’ll hone your skills designing and building real architectural projects. While supported by practising professionals, you’ll define your own agenda within a broad architectural context. You'll discover how to design specifically for unique places. As you work, you'll gain valuable industry skills and learn to design in harmony with challenging locations. -

You have the opportunity to study architecture in an art school environment at NUA, developing professional skills in a creative community where improving the world around us through innovative and responsible design is our primary focus. -

This course empowers you to satisfy the requirements of a brief and re-energise our environment. You’ll learn the technical knowledge to inspire your professional portfolio. We’ll teach you how to analyse, develop, test, and communicate your ideas.  You’ll be working on drawings and models for domestic, public, and commercial projects, such as houses, museums, and cityscapes. -

Are you interested in how buildings are designed? Our Architectural Design and Technology degree is an excellent choice for you. This course is designed to provide you with a sound knowledge of the architectural design process, and opportunity to acquire the necessary skills required to become a professional architectural technologist. -

On this unique and exciting course, you will work within the context of a studio-based arts university, where everyone shares an interest in different forms of making. ARB and RIBA accredit BA Architecture (Part 1), so on the course, you will prepare for professional practice. -