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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Architecture

Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture course at Ulster University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio, except where the applicant has GCSE Art or GCSE Art & Design at Grade B or higher. Applicants may satisfy the requirements for one of the A Level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

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Submit a portfolio

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,250 per year
Scotland£9,250 per year
Wales£9,250 per year
Northern Ireland£4,750 per year
Republic of Ireland£4,750 per year
EU£17,010 per year
International£17,010 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: K100

Here's what Ulster University says about its Architecture course.

The BA Hons in Architecture is a studio-based, full-time course delivered over three academic years. There is an exit qualification of an Associated Bachelors (AB) after successful completion of two academic years, with a further one academic year for BA Hons completion.

The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects and is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board. Successful completion of the course (BA Hons) offers exception from RIBA Part 1 examinations.

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Belfast Campus

Location

Belfast | Belfast

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Architecture

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

Ulster University reviews

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews from Ulster University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 68 reviews

Foundation year student

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)

1 year ago

5th or higher year student

There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.

(2)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

The library is great and opened for all 24/7

(5)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 Ulster University students who took the Architecture course - or another course in the same subject area.

Architecture

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

93%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

86%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

76%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

75%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

80%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

55%

low

How well organised is your course?

54%

low

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?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

57%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

70%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

75%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Architecture or another course from the same subject area.

Architecture
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female40%Male60%
Where students come from
International6%UK94%
Student performance
2:1 or above45%
First year dropout rate11%
Number of students250
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Art and DesignB
Design and TechnologyB
MathematicsB
Product DesignB
Business StudiesB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Architecture at Ulster University.

Earnings after graduation

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