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Course Summary: December 8, 2020
Architecture
BA Honours
UCAS code: K100
Full time
3 years
Next start date: September 2021
With a breadth of expertise from leading professionals, high-quality research
and outstanding facilities; Newcastle is a great place to study a degree in
Architecture.
Fees (per year)
Home: £9250
International: £21600
Entry requirements
A Level: AAA
IB: 36 points
UCAS Institution name and code:
NEWC / N21
Page 1 of 11Course overview
Our accredited Architecture BA Honours degree is your first step towards
qualification as a professional architect, and you'll leave with your own design
style and distinctive way of working.
You'll study topics that explore the cultural, historical and technological context
of architectural design, and help you understand the implications of your design
decisions. Our city will provide the ultimate case study for you, with an
architectural legacy that few UK cities can rival.
Projects increase in complexity through the programme, gradually stretching
your architectural thinking, skills and knowledge.
COVID-19
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the
courses, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make
changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to COVID-19.
See our terms and conditions for more information
View our Frequently Asked Questions
Quality and ranking
4th in the UK for research power and intensity – Research Excellence
Framework 2014
7th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2021
8th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
top 100 – Architecture category – QS World University Rankings by Subject
2020
top 175 – Arts and Humanities category – Times Higher Education World
University Rankings by Subject 2018
90% overall satisfaction score – National Student Survey 2020
Page 2 of 11Professional accreditation
Our Architecture BA Honours degree is your first step towards qualifying as an
architect. This degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Institute of British
Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
ARB accreditation will provide exemption from the RIBA Part 1. After which, you
would need to complete four further years in work and study. At Newcastle, we
offer all the qualifications to qualify as an architect, so you will not need to
change universities or move away to complete your architectural education.
See The Route to becoming a Registered Architect in additional information
below.
All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.
Modules and learning
Modules
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year,
and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically
to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies
and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the
Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year.
This usually happens in May.
Page 3 of 11To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
We begin with a varied introduction to architecture featuring numerous
workshops, visits and hands-on activities. Design issues such as scale, function,
materiality, atmosphere, space and construction are explored in a studio
environment through diverse projects and a wide range of media.
Modules
Compulsory Modules Credits
Architectural Design 1.1 60
Architectural Technology 1.1:
10
Explorations in Making Architecture
Architectural Technology 1.2: Principles
10
of Constructing Architecture
Introduction to Architecture 20
Architectural Representation 1 10
Architectural Representation 2 10
A challenging series of studio-based projects focuses on architecture’s wider
role in the city and society, as well as on how buildings are made and
experienced. Briefs explore dwelling, community and cultural spaces, honing
design skills from urban scale to detail.
You're encouraged to assimilate knowledge and understanding of increasingly
complex technical, historical and theoretical issues, so that these underpin your
design work.
Modules
Compulsory Modules Credits
Architectural Design 2.1 60
Page 4 of 11ARC2009: Architectural Technology
20
2.1: Construction in Detail
Architectural Technology 2.2:
10
Construction and Energy Efficiency
Dissertation Studies and Research
10
Methods
About Architecture: Cities, Cultures and
20
Space
You select from a wide range of year-long research-led design studios, each of
which hosts a variety of tailored activities, including a European residential field
trip.
Studios commence with a stimulating ‘primer’ project that sets the themes and
establishes the agenda for your longer graduation project.
Modules
Compulsory Modules Credits
Architectural Design 3.1 60
Architectural Technology 3: Integrated
10
Construction
Professional Practice and Management
10
3.1
Theory into Practice 10
Dissertation in Architectural Studies 30
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Page 5 of 11Teaching is largely through studio design projects supported by lectures and
personal research. A typical week will involve working in the studio, either in
groups developing design projects or working independently.
Methods include:
tutorials and support
traditional lectures and seminars
site visits and library-based research
You'll be inspired by leading practitioners who deliver modules and studio-
based teaching, as well as innovative architects, consultants and researchers.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
Coursework
Examinations – practical or online
Group work
Projects
Skills and experience
Practical skills
You'll work on design projects that involve manual and computer-aided drawing
and model making. You'll collaborate with artists and engineers to test design
ideas at 1:1 scale.
Our annual whole-school Charrettes and Thinking through Making week bring
together students across stages and programmes, so you can explore hands-on
approaches to architecture through workshops, installations and material
experiments.
Page 6 of 11View recent work from Stage 3 students
Field trips
You'll also have the opportunity to take advantage of UK and European field trips
to explore architecture in different places and cultural contexts. Destinations
include Venice, Rome, Porto, Tenerife, Copenhagen and Stockholm.
Research skills
This course will develop your library-based research skills.
Facilities and environment
Facilities
As an architecture student at Newcastle, you'll join one of the largest and most
dynamic Schools of its kind in Europe.
As one of the few academic schools in the UK to focus exclusively on the built
environment and rated 4th for research power and intensity in the last Research
Excellence Framework (REF), you'll benefit from our expertise spanning the
history, theory and practice of architecture, planning, urban design, and
landscape architecture.
Develop professional skills in fantastic facilities with:
design studios accessible 24/7, with CAD facilities and drawing boards
our fully staffed model-making workshop equipped with a range of cutting-
edge machinery including powerful laser cutters, CNC routers, Z Corp and
MakerBot 3D printers
an in-house self-service printing facility ‘Archiprint’ with 5 professional
large-format colour printers and scanners specifically set up for your needs
Page 7 of 11Take a virtual tour of the Architecture facilities
Support
Parenting scheme
This scheme aims to help you adapt to student life and get the most out of your
time here by putting you in contact with current undergraduate students who
can share their knowledge and experiences.
Dedicated Student Recruitment and Wellbeing Manager
This key staff member offers support if you are experiencing particular issues
that are affecting your performance whilst at University.
You can discuss confidential problems with them and receive relevant support
and advice. They will also offer guidance about other University services that
may be of benefit.
Your future
Join a network of successful graduates
90% of our Architecture BA Honours graduates were employed or in further
study within six months of graduating*.
The BA in Architecture is the first step towards qualification as a professional
architect. The vast majority of our graduates choose to follow their degree with a
year’s employment as an architectural assistant in an architect’s practice.
Newcastle graduates have an envious position in the job market and are well
received by architectural practices.
Page 8 of 11*Destinations of (undergraduate, UK and EU) Leavers from Higher Education
Survey 2016/17
Develop a strong set of skills for your future
Architectural education at Newcastle places a strong emphasis on developing
your ability to visualise concepts and to translate your ideas in different forms,
alongside a range of transferable skills. These skills have proven very attractive
to employers in the creative industries.
We see these skills as an integral part of the architectural education we offer,
placing graduates of both degrees in a strong position to obtain employment in
numerous fields such as:
property development
construction management
planning
urban design
landscape architecture
Make a difference
Careers support
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country,
and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of
opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Visit our Careers Service website
Additional information
The route to becoming a Registered Architect
After completing your degree, there are two further stages to qualify as a
Page 9 of 11Registered Architect and you can study them all at Newcastle University,
including:
Master of Architecture MArch
Typically following a year out in practice, students return to university to
complete the two-year Master's in Architecture programme (MArch). Completion
of this course leads to the degree of Master of Architecture and gives exemption
from the RIBA Part II examination. It's based on project work that focuses on
culturally and technologically complex public buildings. You also develop a
design thesis, often building on your practice experiences.
Professional practice and management are integrated into the programme,
preparing you for the final phase of professional training.
There are also study opportunities with European universities, the National
University of Singapore, and the University of Sydney in Australia.
Find out more about our Master of Architecture (MArch) programme
Diploma in Architectural Practice and Management
This is the final qualification for entry into the profession as an ARB-Registered
Architect and for membership of the RIBA. It covers professional and business
aspects of work, and is taken part-time while you work as an architectural
assistant.
Find out more about our Diploma in Architectural Practice and Management
Page 10 of 11Find out more...
Go online for information about our full range of degrees:
www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate
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www.ncl.ac.uk/lovenewcastle
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3333
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