BA Architecture

The BA (Hons) Architecture at Northumbria University, Newcastle, teaches you the main areas of architecture, including design, history, building technology, sustainability, and how the profession works. You will learn through lectures and practical studio sessions, where you will use your knowledge to create design projects.

This course also shows you how to design buildings and spaces for real people in real places. In your final year, you will work on two big projects: one based in the countryside and one based in a city. These projects will help you grow your design skills and develop your personal style as an architect.

You will have the chance to go on a field trip to a European city. This is a good opportunity to see famous buildings and understand how architecture is shaped by different cultures and places.

Studying BA  Architecture at Northumbria University gives you the opportunity to be recognised by professional bodies like the ARB (Architects Registration Board) and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects). This is an important step if you want to become a professional architect.

Northumbria University is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, a lively city in North‑East England. It became Northumbria University in 1992, building on its roots in institutions like Rutherford College, founded in 1880.

The main City Campus is located in the heart of Newcastle, with another campus at Coach Lane on the city’s outskirts. The university also operates sites in London and Amsterdam.

Students benefit from excellent facilities, such as modern labs, a Student Law Office, and the Business Clinic. The spectacular Sport Central centre offers courts, climbing walls, swimming pools, and more.

Northumbria climbed to 23rd in the UK for research power in the 2021 REF, representing one of the sector’s sharpest rises. It was also awarded UK University of the Year 2022 by Times Higher Education and Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times.

Applicants are required to submit an online portfolio with their application.

Grade Requirements:

• To study this course, a UCAS tariff score of 128 is required. This can be achieved through qualifications such as A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native speakers of English are to show proficiency in English by having an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components.
• Equivalent tests such as TOEFL and PTE Academic are also accepted.

For the 2025/26 entry, the tuition fee to study the BA Architecture at Northumbria University, Newcastle is £19,350. Please note that fees are provisional and are, therefore, subject to change.

Northumbria University provides scholarships and bursaries that are designed to support international students by reducing tuition costs. One of the available opportunities is the Northumbria International Scholarship. All new international students beginning at Level 4 (or entering advanced entry at Level 5 or 6) may receive a £3,000 tuition fee discount in the first year, with further support in later years. No application is required, and offers are automatic.

Graduates of the BA Architecture from Northumbria University, Newcastle are qualified for employment in roles such as the following:

• Architectural Designer 
• Landscape Architect 
• Interior Designer 
• Urban Planner
• Construction Manager 
• CAD Designer

To apply for this course, you have to use the online application link provided by the university. For more information about this process, you can consult any of our expert counsellors at AHZ.