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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture course at University of Manchester.
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A level
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AAA Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below Contextual offers are available for applicants who: live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years. See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Manchester. These students are taking Architecture or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | A* |
| Geography | A |
| Economics | B |
| Sociology | A |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K100
Here's what University of Manchester says about its Architecture course.
BA Architecture is an innovative collaboration between The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.The course, which is accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA), allows you to take the first step to becoming an architect.
You will benefit from the expertise of specialist practice and research-active lecturers, who provide a rich and stimulating environment in which to study architecture.
What's more, you'll be inspired by the world-famous city of Manchester - the industrial revolution birthplace turned 21st century metropolis - and its vibrant, contemporary and innovative architecture scene.
Manchester is a showcase for recent regeneration and historic context, much of which has been designed with the involvement of our current students and graduates.
The city recognises the value of high-quality design, together with innovative and pragmatic approaches to resolving practical issues.
Source: University of Manchester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Environment, Education and Development
Location
Main Site | Manchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Architecture
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Manchester
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 University of Manchester students who took the Architecture course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
high
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?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
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?
86%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Manchester graduates who took Architecture - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31.9k
Third year after graduation
£40.2k
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.
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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