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Architecture

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This course is under review for 2027 entry. Please contact us for further information.

Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), our Architecture BA provides you with a broad knowledge ranging across the sciences and humanities. Through lectures, studio-based design work and professional experience you'll explore how architecture improves the lives of those who inhabit and use it.

Our RIBA-recognised Architecture BA delivers a comprehensive foundation, bridging the sciences and humanities. Through dynamic lectures, intensive studio-based design, and real-world professional experience, you'll discover how architecture profoundly improves lives.

Shape the built world with an expert-led, hands-on degree that has full RIBA accreditation.

Immerse yourself in studio work to master essential architectural skills and practical experience, all while forging your unique design identity. Our expert team and close collaboration with practising architects ensure you apply taught knowledge to studio projects that demand creative and critical thinking.

Lectures inform and elevate your studio practice, drawing on expertise from the sciences and humanities. Working closely with coursemates will sharpen your collaborative and critical skills.

Under specialist guidance in your third year, you'll tackle a major design project. This is your chance to showcase your skills, addressing complex cultural, technological and conceptual ideas.

Our teaching team - comprising practising architects and professional academics - is dedicated to equipping you with the expertise needed to make a positive impact on the world.

Accreditation

Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), granting exemption from RIBA Part 1.

Why study this course?

  • Study a fully accredited course - Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects as giving exemption from RIBA Part 1.

  • Become part of a top-ranking school - 3rd in the UK for architecture in the Complete University Guide (by subject) 2026, 4th in the UK for Architecture, Guardian University Guide (by subject) 2026 and 3rd in the UK for Architecture in The Times UK University Rankings (by subject) 2026.

  • Make use of expert facilities - Study in collaborative, open-plan studios with panoramic views of Sheffield, and make use of on-site facilities for woodwork, metalwork, casting and architectural model-making.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Sheffield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

We can accept a maximum of two Art & Design/ Design & Technology subjects

T Level
D

Distinction in the Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction T Level, including grade A in the core component

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAAAA

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 39 Merit: 6

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths grade 4/C

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

+ A at A Level

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 36

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Evidence of artistic ability in the form of a portfolio is also required. Further details will be provided at application stage.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualificationhttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

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.

The entry grades data only represents a proportion of our cohort. We accept a broad range of qualifications on our degrees and we're committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed at Sheffield are informed and feel encouraged to apply. If you meet one or more of our Access Sheffield criteria, we may be able to give your application additional consideration when we receive it and when exam results are released.

Learn more on the University of Sheffield website

International entry requirements

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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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Tuition fees for 2027 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2026-27 information as a guide.

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