Architecture BSc (Hons)
Queen's University Belfast
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Queen's Campus

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Start date

SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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

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Queens University, as part of the Russell Group, is one of the best places to study Architecture in the UK. The BSc Architecture programme at QUB is ranked 5th overall in the UK for studying Architecture (Times League Table 2022), and 6th overall in the UK for studying Architecture (Guardian League Table 2022).Supported by a diverse group of academic staff and external tutors engaged in international, award-winning research and practice, over 80 per cent of our students regularly graduate with ...Read more

Queen's University, as part of the Russell Group, is one of the best places to study Architecture in the UK. The BSc Architecture programme at QUB is ranked 5th overall in the UK for studying Architecture (Times League Table 2022), and 6th overall in the UK for studying Architecture (Guardian League Table 2022).Supported by a diverse group of academic staff and external tutors engaged in international, award-winning research and practice, over 80 per cent of our students regularly graduate with a 1st Class or 2.1 degree. All students, many of whom come from outside Northern Ireland, receive a high degree of personal tuition in a strong studio culture in which every student has dedicated personal studio space.Our established reputation generated over 50 years means that our graduates are often placed with leading employers from around the world. They are those who will be leaders in their fields, creatively rethinking the past, present and particularly the future of the built environment.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
3/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
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
£16,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Kimaya
06 Feb 25

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Ronan
11 Dec 24

South Belfast location is perfect, student's union could hold more..Read more

Modules

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Modules (Stage 3)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

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

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.

Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.

Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2.

Successful completion of IBD with 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level.

If not offered at Higher Level, grade O4 Maths required.

Successful completion of QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades D*D*D*

Successful completion of RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades D*D*D*

Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

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

Mathematics
52%
Art & Design
49%
Physics
25%
Geography
19%
Biology
17%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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

Standard Double Room (For Single Occupancy)-126 per week

£25,300 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Standard Double Room (For Single Occupancy)-126 per week

UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

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06 Feb 25
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11 Dec 24
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South Belfast location is perfect, student's union could hold more...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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