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Architectural Studies

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

Architects plan, design and construct buildings and structures, influencing the visual landscape and responding to the environment in our towns and cities.

Why Architectural Studies at Strathclyde?
Professionally accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Ranked Number 2 in Scotland and Number 9 in the UK for Architecture (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
Focus on the design of buildings, towns and cities and the historical and theoretical ideas that inspire them.
Benefit from teaching by our academics and professional architects and engineers.
Students regularly win and exhibit work through international and national competitions including Archiprix Intl., AJ Student Prize, RIAS and A+DS, RSA New Contemporaries.
Study abroad for one semester and convert your degree title to Architectural Studies with International Study.

Your Career
Our graduates are highly regarded in industry and go on to forge careers in multidisciplinary architectural practices such as: Page \ Park, Collective, Austin-Smith: Lord, Ryder Architecture, Holmes Miller etc. Other areas of employment include: the creative industries, model making – physical and virtual, project management, theatre and stage set design, and the film and music industry. Graduates have also undertaken research roles in the energy and construction industries.

Recent graduate roles include:
Architectural Assistant
Designer (Architectural)
Teacher (Design Technology/Secondary Education)
Lecturer (Architectural & Design Technology)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
K100
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
K100
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

Maths or Physics; GCSE Art & Design or Product Design 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B.

Scottish Higher - AAAB

English B, Maths or Physics B, Art or Art & Design/Graphic Communication/Design & Manufacture B

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 32 points

English HL5 and Maths HL5 or Physics HL5

Scottish HND - Pass

HND Architectural Technology; Interior Design; CAAD or 3D Design with AA in Graded Units

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BBBB

English and Maths or Physics. A portfolio may be required if no art-based Higher.

Additional entry requirements

Audition
Interview
Portfolio
A portfolio may be required if no art-based Higher.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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60 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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