Architecture
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: K100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: K100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
128-136 UCAS points at A2
128-136 UCAS points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 128-136 UCAS points from Higher Level Subjects
128-136 UCAS points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
128-136 UCAS points
128-136 UCAS points
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About this course
**Course Overview**
Our cutting-edge RIBA-accredited BSc (Hons) Architecture course provides you with a comprehensive grounding in design and building technology.
**Why study with us**
- You’ll explore and contrast the North West’s architecture and urban form with national and international exemplars within your project briefs, lectures, regular field visits and our annual overseas expedition
- This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) with notable commendations for our facilities, focus on student experience, studio culture, support and employability.
- You'll benefit from our established links to a network of local, national and international award-winning architecture practices.
**What you’ll do**
- You’ll get industry experience by working on live projects with local communities and professionals within Preston.
- You will compare and contrast regional architecture and urban form with national and international exemplars within your project briefs, lectures and on our annual overseas field trip.
- Access computer labs equipped with the very latest design software, as well as our dedicated architecture workshop. We’ll provide you with your own desk, drawing board and storage space within our studios.
**Accreditations**
- This course is expected to lead to Part I recognition by the ARB, the statutory body for the registration of architects in the UK. It enables you to progress becoming a chartered architect and ARB member.
- This course is validated by the RIBA, a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. This validation recognises our outstanding facilities, focus on the student experience and commitment to employability.
**Future careers**
- This course equips you with the skills you need to progress to architectural practice.
- After a year’s experience in the industry you have the option to return to the University to complete our postgraduate MArch Architecture (Part II) course.
- March (Part II) is prescribed by the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) leading to Part II recognition, so that you can become a registered architect and ARB member.
Modules
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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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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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