Architecture BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Architecture shapes how we live, work and connect, and there is a growing demand for skilled, forward‑thinking designers. This degree gives you the creative, technical and professional skills to step confidently into architectural design, planning and related fields. Developed with our industry partners, the course blends hands‑on studio projects with strong technical expertise in materials and construction, with a strong focus on climate‑responsive, low‑carbon design and sustainable technologies.
This course has been developed in collaboration with our industry and community partners, ensuring it reflects current and emerging professional practice. Our partners include Willmott Dixon, Kier Group, SDC Builders, Capital Sky and Child Graddon Lewis Architects and Designers. You benefit from strong industry engagement through construction site visits, exhibitions, live project briefs, guest lectures, and design critiques.
Key highlights
- Developed with industry partners including Willmott Dixon and Kier Group
- Hands-on studio projects combined with materials and construction expertise
- Strong focus on climate-responsive, low-carbon and sustainable design
- Construction site visits, exhibitions and live project briefs
- Guest lectures and design critiques from industry professionals
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Architectural assistant
- Architectural designer
- Architectural technologist
- Urban designer
- Planning assistant
- Sustainability consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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