Architecture and Planning BA (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

Location

Frenchay Campus1

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning is unique because it’s accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).It is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) as giving exemption from RIBA Part 1 examinations and is also accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia.This is one of five UWE Bristol courses that cover different specialisms in architecture.Ranked 4th nationally for student satisfaction in our architecture courses ...Read more

BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning is unique because it’s accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).It is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) as giving exemption from RIBA Part 1 examinations and is also accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia.This is one of five UWE Bristol courses that cover different specialisms in architecture.Ranked 4th nationally for student satisfaction in our architecture courses (The Guardian University League Tables 2018), we produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.The degree will build your creativity and develop your talent for finding solutions to a full range of realistic briefs. It will show you how to integrate technology seamlessly into design ideas and give you the confidence and skills to work in top architecture and planning practices. Gain broad-based knowledge and skills in architecture and planning. Work on conceptual and practical projects across different themes. Apply your learning on a year-long project combining the masterplanning of a complex urban area with rigorous brief development and research, all leading to a final architectural design project. Work on a six-week agency project in an architect's office, local planning authority, or other appropriate organisation.With a joint professional qualification, you’ll be sought after by employers in the UK and abroad. As a graduate, you’ll be ready for a career as an architect, architect-planner, urban designer, conservationist or town planner with a background in design.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Architecture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Architecture graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
Planning (Urban, Rural and Regional)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Planning (Urban, Rural and Regional) graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
What students say
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Poppy
27 Jan 25

It’s a great university and offers lots of extra stuff on top..Read more

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Ghazal
28 Nov 24

It’s been a great journey, I'am happy with my choice wouldn’t change anything from my experience...Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

136 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

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No specific subjects required.

Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
41%
Art & Design
39%
Physics
20%
Product Design
18%
Geography
15%
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Planning (Urban, Rural and Regional)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
42%
Business Studies
29%
Mathematics
19%
Art & Design
16%
Economics
15%
HESA

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Poppy
27 Jan 25
Architecture BSc (Hons)
It’s a great university and offers lots of extra stuff on top...
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Ghazal
28 Nov 24
Architecture and Planning BA (Hons)
It’s been a great journey, I'am happy with my choice wouldn’t change anything from my experience....
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University of the West of England , Bristol

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