Architectural Studies BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Architects plan, design and construct buildings and structures, influencing the visual landscape and responding to the environment in our towns and cities.Why Architectural Studies at Strathclyde?Professionally accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).Ranked Number 7 in the UK for Architecture (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).Focus on the design of buildings, towns and cities and the historical and theoretical ...Read more

Architects plan, design and construct buildings and structures, influencing the visual landscape and responding to the environment in our towns and cities.Why Architectural Studies at Strathclyde?Professionally accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).Ranked Number 7 in the UK for Architecture (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).Focus on the design of buildings, towns and cities and the historical and theoretical ideas that inspire them.Benefit from teaching by our academics and professional architects and engineers.Students regularly win and exhibit work through international and national competitions including Archiprix Intl., AJ Student Prize, RIAS and A+DS, RSA New Contemporaries.Study abroad for one semester and convert your degree title to Architectural Studies with International Study.Your CareerOur graduates are highly regarded in industry and go on to forge careers in multidisciplinary architectural practices such as: Page \ Park, Collective, Austin-Smith: Lord, Ryder Architecture, Holmes Miller etc. Other areas of employment include: the creative industries, model making – physical and virtual, project management, theatre and stage set design, and the film and music industry. Graduates have also undertaken research roles in the energy and construction industries.Recent graduate roles include:Architectural AssistantDesigner (Architectural)Teacher (Design Technology/Secondary Education)Lecturer (Architectural & Design Technology)

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10/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
31st
Architecture
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100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Sonia
23 Nov 23

I only have proper experience with a few parts since I'm in first year, but so far I've found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming, both within my course and out with. The..Read more

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Oliwia
05 Feb 23

Not to sound clique but meeting new people that come from all walks of life and have different skill sets from you is probably the best aspect. You get to meet new people and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

Maths or Physics; GCSE Art & Design or Product Design 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B.

English B, Maths or Physics B, Art or Art & Design/Graphic Communication/Design & Manufacture B

English HL5 and Maths HL5 or Physics HL5

HND Architectural Technology; Interior Design; CAAD or 3D Design with AA in Graded Units

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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£23,200 per year

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£23,200 per year

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Sonia
23 Nov 23
Architectural Studies BSc (Hons)
I only have proper experience with a few parts since I'm in first year, but so far I've found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming, both within my course and out with. The...
Read more
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Oliwia
05 Feb 23
Architectural Studies BSc (Hons)
Not to sound clique but meeting new people that come from all walks of life and have different skill sets from you is probably the best aspect. You get to meet new people and...
Read more
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