BA(Hons) Architecture
Key Facts
Course Code: ARCHA
UCAS Code: K100
Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Society
Place of Study: Civic Quarter
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 3 yrs for BA plus 2 yrs for PG Diploma in Architecture (1 year's work experience inbetween)
Overview
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Entry Requirements
Course Fees
Course Overview
Architecture is about people and the design and making of beautiful sustainable buildings and places for them. Design is the core subject with projects that increase in complexity as the course progresses. It is supported by Architectural Context (the history and theory of Architecture) and Architectural Technology (structural design, environment, services, construction and materials). Communication and presentation skills such as sketching, drawing, model making and computer-aided design are also covered.
Successful completion of BA Hons Architecture carries with it Architects Registration Board and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 recognition. The School also offers further architecture courses accredited by ARB and RIBA for Parts 2 and 3 leading to qualification as an architect.
Successful completion of BA Hons Architecture carries with it Architects Registration Board and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 recognition. The School also offers further architecture courses accredited by ARB and RIBA for Parts 2 and 3 leading to qualification as an architect.
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Full Course Details
Architecture is about people and the design and making of beautiful sustainable buildings and places for them. Design is the core subject with projects that increase in complexity as the course progresses. It is supported by Architectural Context (the history and theory of Architecture) and Architectural Technology (structural design, environment, services, construction and materials). Communication and presentation skills such as sketching, drawing, model making and computer-aided design are also covered.
Successful completion of BA Hons Architecture carries with it Architects Registration Board and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 recognition. The School also offers further architecture courses accredited by ARB and RIBA for Parts 2 and 3 leading to qualification as an architect.
Successful completion of BA Hons Architecture carries with it Architects Registration Board and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 recognition. The School also offers further architecture courses accredited by ARB and RIBA for Parts 2 and 3 leading to qualification as an architect.
Career Opportunities
The degree course is a springboard. Some graduates enter related fields of design, conservation, project management, set design and planning.
To become a fully qualified architect you need to complete the Postgraduate Diploma Course (2 Years). This gives exemption from Part II of the RIBA Examination in Architecture. You will then need to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Professional Practice which gives exemption from Part III.
To become a fully qualified architect you need to complete the Postgraduate Diploma Course (2 Years). This gives exemption from Part II of the RIBA Examination in Architecture. You will then need to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Professional Practice which gives exemption from Part III.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 300 points
Min. from 6/12 unit awards (incl. SQA Adv. Higher): 300 points
Details: Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work. Preferred A Level subjects are Mathematics and Art or related subjects. All should be supported by 5 GCSE's (grade C or above) including English Language, Mathamatics and Art or related subjects. International applicants should possess IELTS 6.5 or above.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the new Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses.
Individual course requirements do vary depending on the discipline and specific subjects and grades may be required.Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.
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International students
If you are an international student, you can find out about qualification equivalents accepted from your country by visiting our International website and accessing your region and country.If you're an international student, you will need to meet the University's English Language requirement. Unless stated differently above, the English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.0, or equivalent.
Don't worry if you need to improve your English language ability or academic qualifications. We offer a range of English and university preparation courses to help you.
Course Fees
| Fees 2010 | |
|---|---|
| FT Y1 Entry UK/EU: | £3290 |
| FT Y1 Entry NON UK/EU: | £8250 |
| PT Y1 Entry UK/EU: | £27.5 (per credit) |
| Additional Costs | |
| No additional fees have been specified. | |
NOTE: The fees above are for entry in 2010 and are likely
to increase for entry in subsequent years. If you are a student from the Channel Islands or Isle of Man, fees
may differ. The fees listed above are annual for full-time students and per credit for part-time students. For
sandwich courses the placement year fee is £500. Eligible applicants to certain health courses can apply for a
means-tested bursary and to have their fees paid. Visit www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk.
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Leeds Met Bursary:
Did you know that you could be eligible for a bursary that will contribute significantly to your financial wellbeing while you study at Leeds Met?
A bursary is a type of grant that you don't have to repay. At Leeds Met we want to invest in our students, so our bursary is open to all full-time
undergraduates who pay £3290 for annual tuition fees and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.
Bursaries for students enrolling in 2010 are: £500 in the first year of study, £800 in the second year of study and £1000 in the third
and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February of each year.
You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting Student Finance Direct.
If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to consent to share your information with the University when you make your application.
ELQ students:
From 2010/11 Leeds Metropolitan University is introducing higher fees for ELQ students. Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) - examples of ELQ are where a student who already has a
BA/BSc and wants to enrol on another Bachelors level course; a student who has an MA/MSc and wants to enrol on a Bachelors level course; a student who already has an MA/MSc and wants to enrol on another
taught Masters level course.
Further information on ELQ can be found at Fees and Finance.
Students who think they will be categorised as studying for an ELQ are advised to seek advice from the Admissions and Registration Team 0113 8125945.
