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

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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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**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 youll 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 ...Read more


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.


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.-


Become part of a top-ranking department

- top 5 in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2023, The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, and The Guardian University Guide 2023.-


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.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
1st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Architecture graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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George
14 Feb 25

Brilliant city, great student support and student union, giving students plenty to do in the week better access to sports facilities such as swimming pool and..Read more

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Ben
14 Feb 25

I love the arts tower. Views over the city as you work in studio. Could be better if the floor 19 computer suite was on a floor with..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

D*DD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

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Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit

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in a relevant subject ++ A at A Level

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+ AA at A Level

Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

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

Art & Design
74%
Mathematics
72%
Physics
34%
Geography
16%
Chemistry
14%
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George
14 Feb 25
Architecture BA (Hons)
Brilliant city, great student support and student union, giving students plenty to do in the week better access to sports facilities such as swimming pool and...
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Ben
14 Feb 25
Architecture BA (Hons)
I love the arts tower. Views over the city as you work in studio. Could be better if the floor 19 computer suite was on a floor with...
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University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield , Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a prestigious research university in South Yorkshire, known for its excellence in education, research,...

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