Architecture BA (Hons)

About the course

Introduces you to the complex world of architecture, aims to establish your identity as a designer and show the importance of fundamental design knowledge and skills. You will produce a coherent portfolio of work and gain the ability to create architectural designs which integrate social, aesthetic and technical requirements.

Reasons to choose Architecture at DMU:

• Ideal for students with strong academic and artistic skills who want to become architect

• Gain exemption from Part 1 of RIBA and ARB professional qualifications

• One of the oldest schools of architecture in the UK with a strong technical and design ethos that recognises the interdependence between academia and the profession

• Extensive studio, workshop and digital facilities

A strong feature of the school is the studio culture, with the majority of the course being taught as a series of design projects in the design studio, complemented by a complex series of lectures, workshops and studio events.

After the course, most students who want to become architects spend 12 months working for an architectural practice before embarking on Part 2 of RIBA requirements. They also gain design experience through workshops offered in event weeks.

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Key facts

UCAS course code: K100

Duration: Three years full-time

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

2013

A good portfolio and normally:

• Art and Design Foundation or
• 280 points with a minimum of 180 points from 2 full A levels or
• National Diploma DMM or
• International Baccalaureate: 30+ Points

Five GCSEs grades A* - C including English Language or Literature and Maths or Science at grade C or above.

We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English and Maths or Science at grade C or above.

Portfolio

UK applicants with relevant qualifications should submit a portfolio of work (please see our Architecture BA (Hons) portfolio advice| for full details).

Overseas applicants will be invited to send samples of their work. For further details check our

international students portfolio page.|

International Students

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is based around the design studio and consists of:

• Design process lectures covering typologies and methodologies, reflective making, precedents and reflective thinking
• Design studio
• Studio skills workshops
• Visualisation workshops
• Technology lectures
• History and theory lectures
• Professional studies lectures (third year only)
• Event weeks
• Overseas study trips

Course modules

Year one

• Design Studio 1
• History and Theory 1
• Technology 1

Year two

• Design Studio 2
• History and Theory 2
• Technology 2

Year three

• Design Studio 3
• History and Theory 3
• Technology 3
• Professional Studies

Academic expertise

Architecture staff are practising architects. A visiting lecturer series of internationally-known architects to the School, is also a key feature of the course.

Work experience and placements

After the course, most students who want to become architects spend 12 months working for an architectural practice before embarking on Part 2 of RIBA requirements. They also gain design experience through workshops offered in event weeks.

Graduate careers

Most graduates go on to qualify as professional architects. Many proceed to the next step in the three-part professional qualification. Graduates readily find employment and many work for leading practices. They also work as architectural assistants or in landscape, conservation, information technology, education and journalism.

Fees and funding

2013 entry

UK/EU Fees: £9000
International Fees: TBC

Learn more about fees and funding information 2013|

Scholarships

Learn more about our Undergraduate scholarships and awards| information.

Facilities

You will benefit from multipurpose studio spaces with extensive CAD facilities, and have access to workshops to make concept and design models and construction details. The Architecture Hub| is a drop-in information centre where students can obtain advice on specialist architecture resources. The Hub provides access to online resources including e-journals, databases and archives of exemplary student work.

The Design Studio provides an office-like environment combining the latest computer equipment with manual drawing and design techniques. These include CAD and modelling software, animation and environmental simulation and access to the latest rapid prototyping machines and 2D printing. Specialist laboratories deal with environment design, materials analysis and structures.