Architecture BA Honours
Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Key Information
Campus location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 24,600 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* international students; GBP 9,250 - home students
Introduction
With a breadth of expertise from leading professionals, high-quality research and outstanding facilities; Newcastle is a great place to study for a degree in Architecture.
Our accredited Architecture BA Honours degree is your first step towards qualification as a professional architect, and you'll leave with your own design style and distinctive way of working.
You'll study topics that explore the cultural, historical and technological context of architectural design and help you understand the implications of your design decisions. Our city will provide the ultimate case study for you, with an architectural legacy that few UK cities can rival.
Projects increase in complexity through the programme, gradually stretching your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Our Architecture BA Honours degree is your first step towards qualifying as an architect. This degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). ARB accreditation will provide an exemption from the RIBA Part 1. After which, you would need to complete four further years of work and study. At Newcastle, we offer all the qualifications to qualify as an architect, so you will not need to change universities or move away to complete your architectural education.
Rankings
- 16th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2023 (Architecture category)
- 10th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2023 (Town and Country Planning, Landscape category)
- Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
- Top 50 for Architecture/Built Environment - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Top 135 for Arts and Humanities - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 14th in the UK – Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 (Architecture category)
- 8th in the UK – Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 (Town and Country Planning and Landscape category)
- 1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
- Top 150 for Arts and Humanities – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
Curriculum
Stage 1
We begin with a varied introduction to architecture featuring numerous workshops, visits and hands-on activities. Design issues such as scale, function, materiality, atmosphere, space and construction are explored in a studio environment through diverse projects and a wide range of media.
Compulsory Modules
- Architectural Design 1.1 60
- Architectural Technology 1.1: Explorations in Making Architecture 10
- Architectural Technology 1.2: Principles of Constructing Architecture 10
- Introduction to Architecture 20
- Architectural Representation 1 10
- Architectural Representation 2 10
Stage 2
A challenging series of studio-based projects focus on architecture’s wider role in the city and society, as well as on how buildings are made and experienced. Briefs explore dwelling, community and cultural spaces, honing design skills from urban scale to detail.
You're encouraged to assimilate knowledge and understanding of increasingly complex technical, historical and theoretical issues so that these underpin your design work.
Compulsory Modules
- Architectural Design 2.1 60
- ARC2009: Architectural Technology 2.1: Construction in Detail 20
- Architectural Technology 2.2: Construction and Energy Efficiency 10
- Dissertation Studies and Research Methods 10
- About Architecture: Cities, Cultures and Space 20
Stage 3
You select from a wide range of year-long research-led design studios, each of which hosts a variety of tailored activities, including a European residential field trip.
Studios commence with a stimulating ‘primer’ project that sets the themes and establishes the agenda for your longer graduation project.
Compulsory Modules
- Architectural Design 3.1 60
- Architectural Technology 3: Integrated Construction 10
- Professional Practice and Management 3.1 10
- Theory into Practice 10
- Dissertation in Architectural Studies 30
Student Testimonials
Career Opportunities
Join a network of successful graduates
The BA in Architecture is the first step towards qualification as a professional architect. The vast majority of our graduates choose to follow their degree with a year’s employment as an architectural assistant in an architect’s practice.
Newcastle graduates have an envious position in the job market and are well-received by architectural practices.
Develop a strong set of skills for your future
Architectural education at Newcastle places a strong emphasis on developing your ability to visualise concepts and to translate your ideas in different forms, alongside a range of transferable skills. These skills have proven very attractive to employers in the creative industries.
We see these skills as an integral part of the architectural education we offer, placing graduates of both degrees in a strong position to obtain employment in numerous fields such as:
- property development
- construction management
- planning
- urban design
- landscape architecture
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the University website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Teaching is largely through studio design projects supported by lectures and personal research. A typical week will involve working in the studio, either in groups developing design projects or working independently.
Methods include:
- tutorials and support
- traditional lectures and seminars
- site visits and library-based research