BA Architecture ARB Part 1

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.

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:

• Candidates need 112 UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs or equivalents.

• Other international qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

• A GCSE at grade 4 or C or above in English and Mathematics is accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS score, with no component below 5.5.

• PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT are also accepted.

The international students’ tuition fee for the BA Architecture (ARB Part 1) programme at the University of Suffolk is £15,690.

The University of Suffolk offers various financial awards to support international undergraduate students. The International Merit Scholarship offers international candidates with excellent academic achievement a tuition fee reduction of £2,000 for meeting academic entry requirements and £3,000 for overachieving.

In addition to this, the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship offers a £4,000 reduction of tuition fees for exceptional students in professional practice in the health sector, especially students in professional health degrees.

Graduates of the BA Architecture (ARB Part 1) programme from the University of Suffolk can become:

• Architectural Designer

• Architectural Technician

• Visualiser

• Illustrator

• Project Manager

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.