Architecture (Design Studies) BA (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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The BA (Hons) Architecture (Design Studies) programme aims to provide a foundation in the general field of architecture and other related disciplines. It seeks to generate an enthusiasm for architecture, and to inculcate a spirit of inquiry, which will stimulate life-long learning. As well as a first step towards professional activity architecture can be an enjoyable preparation for further study or other careers. It demands knowledge of many different but interrelated disciplines and the ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Architecture (Design Studies) programme aims to provide a foundation in the general field of architecture and other related disciplines. It seeks to generate an enthusiasm for architecture, and to inculcate a spirit of inquiry, which will stimulate life-long learning. As well as a first step towards professional activity architecture can be an enjoyable preparation for further study or other careers. It demands knowledge of many different but interrelated disciplines and the development of personal as well as technical skills. All students begin in year 1 on a common course with the BA (Hons) Architecture RIBA Part I accredited route, which gives them some experience of design issues, presentation and, visual and textual communication.

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

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

A Grades / Points required

There are no specific subject requirements but you will be required to submit an art-based portfolio or attend a Selection Day.

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45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. Relevant Diploma is Humanities/Social Sciences based.

Accepted at grade A with A Levels grades BBB

33 points with no score less than 4

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Accepted at grade A with A levels BB or at grade B with A levels at grades AB.

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University of Liverpool
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