Architecture

BA (Hons) Architecture is an innovative collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester.

The course, which is accredited by the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA), allows you to take the first step to becoming an architect.

You will benefit from the expertise of specialist practice and research-active lecturers, who provide a rich and stimulating environment in which to study architecture.

What's more, you'll be inspired by the world-famous city of Manchester - the industrial revolution birthplace turned 21st century metropolis - and its vibrant, contemporary and innovative architecture scene.

Manchester is a showcase for recent regeneration and historic context, much of which has been designed with the involvement of our current students and graduates.

The city recognises the value of high-quality design, together with innovative and pragmatic approaches to resolving practical issues.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Top-Ranking - As a student at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA), you’ll benefit from being part of an institution ranked fifth in the QS World Subject Rankings and second in the UK (2025).

• Benefit from the facilities of two universities - Architecture sits within the Manchester School of Architecture - a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester. This allows you to use the workshops and studios, study spaces and students' unions across both campuses. Upon successful completion of your studies you will receive one degree certificate. The joint award certificate includes each institution’s crest and awarding body title.

• Experience local and international field trips - Gain a real-world understanding of your learning through local and overseas fieldwork.

• Gain accreditation- By completing this course, you will gain exemption from the RIBA Part 1 professional qualification, contributing to you becoming a fully-qualified architect in the future.

• Join the UK's largest Architecture student society - Manchester Student Society of Architecture (MSSA) is the largest of its kind in the UK, giving you the opportunity to build valuable relationships with other architects, attend guest talks and enjoy plenty of social activities throughout the year.