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Architecture

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

About the course

BSc (Hons) Architecture introduces you to the creative, cultural and technical dimensions of architectural design. You’ll explore how buildings and spaces are conceived, represented and realised, engaging with architectural history, theory and contemporary practice.

This course is designed for students who want to develop a strong design sensibility alongside an understanding of social, environmental and professional contexts, preparing for a career in architecture or progression to further study.

Why this course

• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

• Top 8 universities in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in architecture, while gaining professional skills valued across design, construction and creative industries, including architectural design development, spatial analysis, visual communication, critical thinking and collaborative working.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Architectural Design Studio

• History and Theory of Architecture

• Environmental Design Principles

• Digital Design and Representation

• Professional Practice and Ethics

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through studio based design projects, lectures, seminars and workshops

• Assessment through design portfolios, visual and written coursework, presentations and reflective work

• Academic support through personal tutors, studio critiques and skills development sessions

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers in architectural design and related creative fields, as well as providing a foundation for professional architectural training. You’ll develop transferable skills that are applicable across a wide range of design and built environment contexts.

Example career areas include:

• Architectural assistant roles

• Interior and spatial design

• Urban design and planning support

• Design consultancy and creative industries

• Further architectural and design study

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study and professional architectural pathways.

Facilities

You’ll study in creative and technical environments designed to support architectural learning and design development.

• Dedicated design studios for individual and collaborative project work

• Workshops and making spaces to explore materials and construction concepts

• Computer labs with industry standard design and visualisation software

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply architecture knowledge with confidence.

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:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 - 128 points

Applicants must hold a GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree.

English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential.

Our Contextual Offer scheme enables us to offer some flexibility in our entry requirements, and we hope it will encourage talented students whose personal circumstances may have impacted upon their achievements at school or college to be more confident about applying to study a degree at Roehampton.

Learn more on the University of Roehampton website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance

If you are on a multi-year course, e.g. an undergraduate degree, then you should budget for a likely increase of between three and five percent for each year of study with us on the same degree.

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