Admissions Information

Level 1

Full time applicants should apply through UCAS @ www.ucas.co.uk and enter the institution code L68 and the course code;

K100          BA Architecture (RIBA I)

W250         BA Interior Architecture and Design

K101          BA Architectural Studies               

Students must be 18 or over at the start of the course. Any students under 18 at the start of the course will be requested to provide details of a designated Guardian in the UK to the Admissions Office.

Applicants wanting to apply for the Part Time mode of study should click here to be redirected to the Direct Application page.

Entry requirements

To enter the BA course’s applicants must have;

GCSE grade C in English Language or key skills qualification level 3 or equivalent. Some courses may additionally require GCSE grade C in Mathematics or equivalent.

For more information on English Qualifications please see

http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx - The IELTS website

http://www.ets.org/toefl/ - The TOEFL website

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have 300 points at A level or the equivalent. Your application will also be assessed on the skills and ability demonstrated in your portfolio along with your enthusiasm and commitment to the subject area.

Your Interview

Once your UCAS form has been assessed by the admissions tutor you may be asked to attend an interview.

Applicants must bring a portfolio of art, design or other work so we can asses your creative potential.

It should show;

Working with concepts and ideas

Range of materiality/process/techniques

Exploration of concepts

Students applying for First Year are not necessarily expected to submit an ‘architectural’ portfolio. We like to see evidence of current interests and activities in the form of freehand sketches, drawings, collages, photographs, films etc

Click here to view the level 1 portfolio guide

Applicants from overseas should view our page on International Students   which gives more information about electronic portfolio submission and English Language qualifications.