Architecture
Coventry University
UCAS Code: K100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Coventry University
UCAS Code: K100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Any subject.
Considered on an individual basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include Art and Design, English and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Any subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Any subject.
UCAS Tariff
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed [2] May also include AS level and EPQ [3] Specific subject not required
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About this course
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Architecture remains one of the most enjoyable and rewarding professions; in designing new spaces and buildings around our everyday lives and needs, you will be challenged intellectually, artistically and creatively. Architects make a major positive contribution to society by shaping our environment and surroundings, leaving a lasting impact and legacy.
This course is professionally accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architects Registration Board (ARB). It adopts a hands-on approach to learning with a focus on imagination, communication and context. We run skills sessions to support drawing and model making as an integral part of studio work.
**Key Course Benefits**
This innovative course has been designed to respond to the challenges of the environmental, economic and social climate of the early 21st century. Coventry is a vibrant, connected city, internationally known for its Centre of Trust, Peace and Social Relations.
* Based in the School of Art and Design, the course instinctively draws expertise from the wide range of creative disciplines on offer. We believe in collaboration – merging studies in art, history and theory, studio and tectonics – providing opportunities to connect with architects, engineers and built environment professionals.
* Centred around studio practice, teaching will encompass design, technology, cultural contexts and communication, together with professional practice. We will aim to develop your understanding of the relationship between global issues, local context and the reality of architecture.
* We have strong links with a growing network of West Midlands practices, many of whom provide input to course management and development as members of our Architecture Advisory Board.
* We have strong links with a growing network of West Midlands practices and RIBA West Midlands, many of whom provide input to course management and development as members of our Architecture Advisory Board. These industry connections also provide potential opportunities for professional placements and collaborative projects. Previously, students have worked with organisations including Theatre Absolute, The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation and the Coventry Canal Trust*.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Modules
Year One
The first year introduces you to the fundamentals of architecture including design, technology, communication and cultural context, with a look at the history and theory of architecture. We will teach you methods of hand drawing, sketching, model making and orthographic drawing as generators of creative exploration.
Modules
Construction and Environmental Fundamentals
Experimental Design and Communication
Spatial Design
Material Cultures and Histories
Digital Skills 1
Year Two
In the second year, you will have the opportunity to consider the importance of the tectonics of architecture and explore the wider holistic contextual implications of emerging contemporary urban planning. You should start to make informed choices about materials, structure and environmental design, using 3D modelling and digital drawing software as a tool for architectural exploration.
Modules
Assembly and Environmental Systems
Urban Design and Communication
Residential Design
Architectural and Cultural Critiques
Digital Skills 2
Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Final Year
The final year consolidates the modules taught in the previous years and provides an opportunity to undertake a comprehensive design project that incorporates the core subjects of design, technology and environment and reflects your own emerging design philosophy.
Modules
Design, Planning and Ethics
Contemporary Debates and Research
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Project
Comprehensive Design
Applied Construction and Environmental Sciences
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Assessment methods
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include:
practical or project work
coursework
essays
individual assignments
presentations
group work
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Tuition fees
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Coventry University
School of Art and Design
What students say
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Top job areas of graduates
Architecture had a difficult time a few years back during the great recession, but those days are over and the degree is in demand as house building and infrastructure have increased in importance. Most working architects secure jobs in the architecture industry, more usually starting as assistants rather than full-blown architects or chartered technicians. Some, however, move into management, design or marketing roles, where they find their planning, design and project management skills are very welcome. Nearly half the architecture-related jobs last year were in London or the South-East, and this group are rather more likely than average to find their jobs through personal contacts, so polish your networking skills, or see if you can get work experience if you want to succeed as an architect.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Architecture
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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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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