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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architecture course at University of Sheffield.
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A level
A,A,A
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Architecture or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Fine Art | A* |
| Physics | A |
| History | B |
| Geography | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K100
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Architecture course.
Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), our Architecture BA provides you with a broad knowledge ranging across the sciences and humanities. Through lectures, studio-based design work and professional experience you'll explore how architecture improves the lives of those who inhabit and use it.
Shape the world around you with an expert-led, hands-on architecture degree, with full RIBA accreditation.
Immerse yourself in studio work to develop fundamental architectural skills and practical experience, whilst establishing your own design personality.
With our expert teaching team and close collaboration with practising architects, you'll apply both taught and practical knowledge to studio design projects that challenge you to think creatively and critically.
Lectures will support and inform your studio work, drawing from expertise across sciences and humanities, whilst working closely with and alongside your coursemates will sharpen your collaborative skills and critical eye.
Under the guidance of specialists from across the field, in your third year, you'll undertake a major design project that will give you the opportunity to showcase your skills to address a range of cultural, technological, conceptual and representational ideas.
Our teaching teams include practising architects and professional academics from a range of architectural backgrounds, committed to providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact on the world.
Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects as giving exemption from RIBA Part 1.
Why study this course?
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Study a fully accredited course: Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects as giving exemption from RIBA Part 1.
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Become part of a top-ranking school: 3rd in the UK for architecture in the Complete University Guide (by subject) 2026 and 2nd in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (by subject) 2025.
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Make use of expert facilities: Study in collaborative, open-plan studios with panoramic views of Sheffield, and make use of on-site facilities for woodwork, metalwork, casting and architectural model-making.
Source: University of Sheffield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Architecture and Landscape (Architecture)
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Architecture
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Sheffield student reviews
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Sheffield is a financial friendly city to students. Uos have lots of scholarship programs.
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Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield
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 Sheffield 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?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
99%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
87%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
91%
high
Student voice
91%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
88%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
95%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sheffield graduates who took Architecture - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
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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