Architecture BA (Hons)
London South Bank University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Learn how to design buildings and structures that make the world a better place. On this highly creative course, learn how to draw, model, write, and, above all, define and solve problems that have genuine social purpose, and directly improve lives. Gain an understanding of the histories and theories of architecture, design, structures, construction and design for sustainability, and an introduction to the professional skills necessary for professional practice. Develop your individual voice ...Read more

Learn how to design buildings and structures that make the world a better place. On this highly creative course, learn how to draw, model, write, and, above all, define and solve problems that have genuine social purpose, and directly improve lives. Gain an understanding of the histories and theories of architecture, design, structures, construction and design for sustainability, and an introduction to the professional skills necessary for professional practice. Develop your individual voice and flair in an environment that actively encourages and supports you in learning about the many different approaches, with a number of studios to choose from after Year 1. You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge needed for the first stage of professional practical experience in an office before progressing to RIBA part 2 postgraduate study.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
114th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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
UK Architecture graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
R
rimit
18 Nov 24

Best Experience: transition from Foundation year to first year Worst Experience: email replies sometimes are super slow..Read more

T
Todor
18 Nov 24

The best is meeting new people and being more independent, but the worst is feeling stressed most of the..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30,P:0 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

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

Art & Design
53%
Mathematics
28%
History
17%
Product Design
13%
3D Design
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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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Latest reviews

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Architecture (General)
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R
rimit
18 Nov 24
Architecture BA (Hons)
Best Experience: transition from Foundation year to first year Worst Experience: email replies sometimes are super slow...
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T
Todor
18 Nov 24
Architecture BA (Hons)
The best is meeting new people and being more independent, but the worst is feeling stressed most of the...
Read more
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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114th
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Elephant & Castle  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Elephant & Castle  0.2 miles away
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