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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1)
Ravensbourne University London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1) course at Ravensbourne University London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
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Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Ravensbourne University London. These students are taking Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Fine Art | B |
| Graphics | B |
| Geography | D |
| Photography | B |
| Product Design | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K100
Here's what Ravensbourne University London says about its Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1) course.
On this architecture degree course, you will take inspiration from art, design and technology to explore the spaces and places we inhabit. It will encourage the development of an understanding of the interactions between people, activities and places, and the way the environment can influence mood and behaviour. It will offer the opportunity to investigate the functional, expressive and social impact of new construction technology. You will build multidisciplinary skills in the likes of urban design, housing and office design, planning, building conservation, architectural heritage and community development.
With access to gold-standard facilities and the highest-calibre teaching, through project work, learning from experienced academic staff, practising designers and researchers, you will develop practical design knowledge and your creative vision by exploring the role architecture plays in shaping our society. Studio projects are supported by lectures and seminars to develop knowledge of history and contemporary practice and by technical input to develop practical skills.
Why study this course?
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ARB/RIBA Part 1 prescribed, allowing you to pursue the journey to becoming a fully qualified architect
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Develop your own creative vision and refine your design skills
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Build a sophisticated, industry-quality portfolio
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Contemporary, challenging and future-facing projects
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Develop a broad understanding of practical and theoretical themes.
Career pathways
Careers in architecture include, but are not limited to: urban design, housing and office design, planning, building conservation, architectural heritage and community development.
For more information, please visit our website.
Source: Ravensbourne University London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Higher Education
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Architecture
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,500 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
The modules you will study
You'll explore architectural form-making, sustainability principles in the built environment, parametric and computer generated design, techniques for designing structures and rapid prototyping, architectural history, theory and context, business enterprise for design and regulatory frameworks, new developments in urban design and new developments in architecture/design projects around the world. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
How you will be assessed
You will be continually assessed on your values and attitudes, cognitive, intellectual, practical, and professional skills. Knowledge and understanding are evaluated through individual and group presentations, written and reflective work, and design projects in a manner appropriate for each unit. Visit our website for additional details.
Ravensbourne University London student reviews
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2nd year student
3 years ago
Four stars: Great
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ravensbourne University London
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 Ravensbourne University London students who took the Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1) 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?
96%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
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?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
84%
high
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
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?
84%
med
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
90%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
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?
74%
med
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?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Ravensbourne University London. These students are taking Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1) at Ravensbourne University London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Ravensbourne University London graduates who took Architecture (ARB / RIBA Part 1) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.5k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
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 (ARB / RIBA Part 1).
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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