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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Architecture
Norwich University of the Arts
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture course at Norwich University of the Arts.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
You may also need to
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Architecture or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Art and Design | B |
| Fine Art | C |
| Mathematics | D |
| Craft and Design | C |
| Product Design | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K100
Here's what Norwich University of the Arts says about its Architecture course.
OVERVIEW
BA (Hons) Architecture is prescribed by the UK Architectural Registration Board (ARB Part I) and is the first step towards a successful career as a registered architect or in a related profession. The programme is organised in four streams:
• Design studio
• Technology and environment
• Cultural context
• Professional studies.
The first year focuses on ‘Creation and Imagination’ (Arch1a), followed by ‘Building, Dwelling, Thinking’ (Arch 1b). The second year focuses on ‘Architecture and Strategy’ (Arch 2a), which is then critically and intellectually developed in ‘Architecture and Ideology’ (Arch2b). The third year widens it scope to ‘Architecture and The Public Realm’ (Arch 3a), to produce the ‘Integrated Architectural Project’ (Arch3b) in the second part of the year.
KEY FEATURES
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Develop your ability to perceive, conceive, and make architecture through a series of carefully designed and sequenced projects/studies
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Discover how tangible and intangible aspects of architecture are visually and verbally studied, recognised, communicated, appreciated and critically appraised
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Explore creativity freely while acquiring the skillsets to function as an independent architectural designer
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Design objects, settings and space, enabled by technical and environmental design and supported by consideration of factors and forces that have significance and impact
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Engage with notions of space and place, question the architectural object and explore architecture as ordered space through design projects
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Integrate tangible with intangible design qualities and demonstrate an ability to holistically integrate the various discrete skills
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Design collaboratively in a technical/environmental design project, to develop shared skills, learning and approaches to climatic technical design
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Explore networks in design, the humanities, professional studies and technical/environmental studies and consider the frameworks and paradigms that determine architectural output
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Create a Research Report that engages critically with current architectural and cultural theory
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Produce a collaborative project culminating in a creative proposition for an urban sector or city
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Complete an integrated design project that addresses overlapping agendas and issues present in the contemporary metropolis
YOUR FUTURE
By the end of your degree, you will have gained a set of transposable skills to meet or exceed the assessed benchmark for exemption from ARB Part I examinations, and achieve a readiness for professional, or other pathways.
Our close links to the profession will give you an opportunity to meet and learn from our regional partners, including Feilden+Mawson, Purcell, LSI Architects, Hamson Barron Smith and Hudson Architects.
Architecture graduates have been selected for RIBA East Awards, the TRADA University Challenge and the Design and Craftsmanship Awards.
OUR STUDENTS’ WORK
Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts work. Scroll each reel to explore at?nuagradshowcase.com
Source: Norwich University of the Arts
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Architecture and Interior Design
Location
Norwich University of the Arts | Norwich
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Architecture
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £18,000 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Architecture course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-architecture/
How you will be assessed
The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a portfolio of work which may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-architecture/#assessment
Norwich University of the Arts student reviews
Showing 27 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
They will always do their very best to include you. There are many clubs to join, some you may have not even heard of before and want to get into. There is always something for everything and the people who run it will make sure it is known about. Their most recent focus has been litter-picking and ...
2nd year student
1 year ago
As an introvert, I have surprisingly nothing bad to say about city life. It prepares you for the real world as all kinds of people are most likely to come up to you on the street. Night life is a little more wary, particularly on weekends, however it is something that comes with no matter where you ...
2nd year student
1 year ago
Cost of living is getting more and more unbearable each year. My parents cannot afford to support me for another one to two grand for a house in the city, as they were already helping to support me with my food costs. I am planning on commuting to my university for third year and my tutors have been...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The university provides its own building for its support and welfare services which is very accessible and close to other buildings. I have personally not had a good time with support services. A lot of my stress during university life has come to around housing. I cannot afford to live in Norwich f...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The facilities are great to use and the university never cheaps out when it comes to tech, seating, etc. This helps when you want get work done for hours at a time, as they also provide a cafu00e9 to make sure you can get something to eat. Lunch breaks can be quite hectic, as the seating eareas will...
2nd year student
1 year ago
My tutors have been really supportive through my time at university so far. I receive important feedback to the work I create and I find myself constantly improving. You are always learning from your environment, your peers and through your own trial and errors. It is both exciting and scary to work...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Norwich University of the Arts
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Norwich University of the Arts students who took the Architecture course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
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?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
58%
low
Organisation and management
58%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
61%
low
How well organised is your course?
56%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Norwich University of the Arts is a specialist creative arts university. The only one of it's kind to win TEF Gold. We strive for critical thinkers and creative pioneers. For students-to-be, an immersive experience awaits, where creative exchange will empower you to imagine and create. If you are looking for a creative, innovative arts education in one of the UK's most livable cities, Norwich University of the Arts might be just the place for you.
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