Course Overview

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), this creative, project-driven course is designed to help you develop your own design approach and style.

You’ll be exposed to diverse aspects of architectural design, linking sustainability and urban design with business practice. This course will equip you with skills and knowledge to tackle contemporary issues related to the built environment, exploring the design, human, professional, and technical influences needed to pursue a successful career in architecture.

Reflecting modern architectural practice, our studio culture encourages you to work collaboratively, share experiences, and experiment with ideas. You’ll learn the art of creative communication through drawing, model-making, and 3D visualization in our industry-standard design studios and materials workshops.

General Eligibility

UK Students:

• Standard offer: 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

• Contextual offer: 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

• GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

International Students:

• 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

Other requirements

• A digital portfolio*

*If you're studying a relevant creative qualification and predicted a Grade B or above in that subject, you won't be required to submit a digital portfolio as part of the application process. Accepted creative subjects include Art, Fine Art, 3D Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Critical and Contextual Studies, a BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and design, and a UAL Extended Diploma in Art and Design.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

  6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

  This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component