BA Architecture ARB Part 1
Course overview
The BA Architecture degree is accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) as Part 1 of the professional training process, the first stage of becoming a registered architect in the United Kingdom. This three-year undergraduate programme holds RIBA Candidate Status and gives exemption from ARB Part 1 after successful completion.
The programme teaches students to see architecture as a way to shape culture and the environment; it is founded on principles of ecologies, pedagogies, and techniques. The curriculum focuses on building designers who can respond to rapid environmental, social, and economic change using thoughtful and creative design practice.
Students are taught by professional architects trained from different backgrounds, and they will benefit from a strong studio culture that draws from local architectural practices and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Suffolk.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, a portfolio and their CVs to show their work experience. If a candidate is selected, they will be invited for an interview.
Grade Requirements:
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Candidates need 112 UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs or equivalents.
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Other international qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.
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A GCSE at grade 4 or C or above in English and Mathematics is accepted.
English Proficiency:
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Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS score, with no component below 5.5.
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PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT are also accepted.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Architecture (ARB Part 1) programme from the University of Suffolk can become:
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Architectural Designer
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Architectural Technician
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Visualiser
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Illustrator
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Project Manager
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the BA Architecture (ARB Part 1) programme at the University of Suffolk is £15,690.
Admission
Admission to the BA Architecture (ARB Part 1) is made through UCAS. If you need further assistance, our advisors at AHZ can assist you with your application process.
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