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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year)
Bristol, UWE
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year) course at Bristol, UWE.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year) course at Bristol, UWE features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | B |
| Fine Art | B |
| Product Design | B |
| Art and Design | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Mathematics | D |
| Art and Design | B |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: KK1F
Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year) course.
The course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Board of Architects Malaysia. We're currently seeking re-accreditation of this degree by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Why study architecture and planning? Applying architectural design to city planning creates more humane and sustainable environments.
A new kind of designer is emerging one who understands planning and architecture, while responding to people, context and sustainability needs.
There is a high demand for highly creative architect-planners who are able to design from the scale of a door-handle to a city.
Why UWE Bristol? We're currently seeking re-accreditation of our BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning course by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
The course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Board of Architects Malaysia.
This is one of five courses that cover different specialisms in architecture. We produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.
The degree will build your creativity and develop your talent for finding solutions to a full range of realistic briefs. It will show you how to integrate technology seamlessly into design ideas and give you the confidence and skills to work in top architecture and planning practices.
Gain broad-based knowledge and skills in architecture and planning. Work on conceptual and practical projects across different themes.
Learn computer-assisted design (CAD), drawing, modelling and mapping. Assess urban design on day trips and residential field trips.
Study in Europe for a year on our established exchange programme and gain valuable real-world experience that increases your employability.
Apply your learning on a year-long project combining the master planning of a complex urban area with rigorous brief development and research, all leading to a final architectural design project.
Work on a six-week agency project in an architect's office, local planning authority, or other appropriate organisation. Collaborate with students across related disciplines in an approach reflecting industry.
Where can it take me? With a joint professional qualification, you'll be sought after by employers in the UK and abroad.
As a graduate, you'll be ready for a career as an architect, architect-planner, urban designer, conservationist or town planner with a background in design. Take a look at our online yearbook of student projects from our architecture and product design courses.
In order to register as an Architect in the UK, you'll need to have completed Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 qualifications. Please contact us if you need advice about accredited qualifications and qualifying as an Architect in the UK.
Source: Bristol, UWE
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Architecture and Environment
Location
Frenchay Campus | Bristol
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Architecture
• Planning
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Bristol, UWE student reviews
Showing 125 reviews
3rd year
Architecture
6 months ago
Anything is useless indeed in this university!
3rd year
Architecture
6 months ago
Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.
3rd year
Architecture
6 months ago
They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!
3rd year
Architecture
6 months ago
It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.
3rd year
Architecture
6 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
3rd year
Architecture
6 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year) course at Bristol, UWE features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
95%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
93%
high
Academic support
93%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
84%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
94%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
94%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
The Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year) course at Bristol, UWE features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Bristol, UWE graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15%
Architecture and construction professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Architecture and construction professionals
30%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£40.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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