
Architecture BA (Hons)
Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art, Knights Park
Course overview
Shape the skylines and societies of the future Create the spaces of the future Studying Architecture at Kingston University is your first step towards becoming an architect. The course will give you strong foundations for an impactful and rewarding career in this exciting sector. Previous graduates now work for leading architectural practices in the UK and overseas.
During the course, you’ll follow themes set by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Topics include climate literacy, health and life safety, ethical practice, and research literacy. You’ll study modules that blend intellectual and practical learning, developing the transferable and digital skills you need to stand out in the job market.
You’ll develop a deep understanding of design and creative observation, focusing on how buildings are made and the fundamental role of tectonic components in architectural character. Teaching will come from a team of talented, practising architects, whose work is widely recognised. In the studio, you’ll refine your skills in everything from casting, pencil and charcoal rendering to detailed large-scale model-making, computer-based graphics and CAD drawing.
On the theoretical side, you’ll study key cultural, historical, social, sustainable, material and technical issues in the built environment. Architecture and interior design at Kingston School of Art Our architecture and interior design students are shaping their futures. Hear how you could take steps towards an influential, creative career at Kingston School of Art.
My experience at Kingston was really rewarding, and helped develop my skill set, providing a strong foundation for my entry into professional practice. Lena Lali
Key highlights
- Follows themes set by the Royal Institute of British Architects
- Covers climate literacy, health and life safety, and ethical practice
- Taught by a team of practising, widely recognised architects
- Studio skills from charcoal rendering to large-scale model-making and CAD
- Focus on how buildings are made and their tectonic components
- Graduates work for leading architectural practices in the UK and overseas
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 128-144 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open This course requires 128-144 UCAS points.
- A-level: ABB — You could achieve this with: A-levels: ABB BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction Access to HE Diploma: 128 UCAS points, normally with 30 Distinctions and 1…
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — …Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction Access to HE Diploma: 128 UCAS points, normally with 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits IB Diploma: 28-30 points We do not accept General Studies and Key Skills points.
- International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — …HE Diploma: 128 UCAS points, normally with 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits IB Diploma: 28-30 points We do not accept General Studies and Key Skills points.
- Additional condition: portfolio — …for Architecture BA (Hons) Open Please submit a 15-20 page digital portfolio that demonstrates the following key values: Questioning Curiosity Technical ability Enthusiasm Think carefully about how you…
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Architectural assistant (Part 1)
- Architectural technologist
- Urban designer
- Architectural visualiser
- Interior designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,400 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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