Architecture BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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**Architecture is a rewarding and culturally important profession. Architects play a crucial role in shaping our society by not only crafting functional, responsible and aesthetically pleasing structures but also considering the wellbeing, safety and sustainability of the communities they serve.**Our Architecture BA(Hons) course provides the first step in qualifying as a professional architect — graduates are exempt from Part 1 of the RIBA examination.Youll explore modern architectural ...Read more


Architecture is a rewarding and culturally important profession. Architects play a crucial role in shaping our society by not only crafting functional, responsible and aesthetically pleasing structures but also considering the wellbeing, safety and sustainability of the communities they serve.

Our Architecture BA(Hons) course provides the first step in qualifying as a professional architect — graduates are exempt from Part 1 of the RIBA examination.You'll explore modern architectural practices, and consider how the work engages with society and its surroundings: who is it for, what informs its design and structure, and what will its legacy be?You will engage with the full scope of architectural thinking, from aspects of applied science and technology to the humanities and fine arts.emporary professional practice takes these days.


Why choose Brighton?

- Friendly studio environment, working in collaboration with other students from all years of the degree to develop your creative voice.- Our links with RIBA South East provide opportunities including mentoring and mock interviews with practising architects. - Develop real-world skills, learning through projects with local communities and from the construction of our annual exhibition pavilion.- Learn with a course team of practising architects, researchers and designers who’ll inspire you to explore diverse fields in your work.- Showcase your work throughout the course culminating in the end of year show.- Focus on the issues that matter to you and develop your own attitudes as an architect and designer.- Combine making, drawing and building with high-level academic conceptual and theoretical work.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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75%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Architecture graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Kora
28 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - AAB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 136 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3. Art and Design Diploma preferred.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

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Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

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

Art & Design
55%
Mathematics
43%
3D Design
14%
Product Design
14%
Geography
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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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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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,842 per year

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Students from International

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£13842 Per year

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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a diverse and inclusive university, offering over 250 qualifications at undergraduate, postgraduate...

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University of Brighton
Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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