University of Lincoln

BArch (Hons) Bachelor of Architecture with Honours

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The historic city of Lincoln has roots in Roman Britain, providing an inspiring context in which to explore architecture and learn about heritage and archaeology in relation to contemporary architectural design. The BArch (Hons) Architecture degree aims to prepare students for a career in the exciting field of architectural practice, placing a strong emphasis on design and creativity. The University is part of the well-established RIBA Mentoring Scheme, giving third-year students the opportunity to gain real-world experience with professional architects.

This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as providing exemption from Part 1 examinations. The course forms the first stage of a three-part programme of education and training for aspiring architects. The University of Lincoln also runs RIBA / ARB Parts 2 and 3 programmes, and all three parts are required to register as an architect in the UK.

There is a strong emphasis on design and creativity and the course aims to prepare students for a global career in the exciting field of architectural practice. We are designers working to create imaginative and practical building designs. The Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment is a cooperative, multidisciplinary environment for sharing ideas, which aims to support students in discovering their own design approach.

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Key highlights

  • Validated by RIBA for exemption from Part 1 examinations
  • Third-year students gain experience through the RIBA Mentoring Scheme
  • First stage of the three-part route to UK architect registration
  • Parts 2 and 3 programmes also offered for progression
  • Strong emphasis on design and creativity in architectural practice
  • Explores heritage and archaeology alongside contemporary architectural design

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent. T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a m…
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — overall A combination of qua
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma; or equivalent
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent. T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a m…
  • Access to HE Diploma — 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112
  • GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • A-level: CCC-BBC — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit or equivalent. T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a m…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Architectural assistant (Part 1)
  • Architect (after completing Parts 2 and 3)
  • Architectural designer
  • Architectural technologist
  • Urban designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year

Admission

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