Cardiff Metropolitan University

BA Architecture

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BA Architecture course teaches students how to create buildings and spaces using imagination and an awareness of the environment. The course uses the university's strong art and design history, alongside new technology, to study how people experience architecture. There is a great emphasis on the architect's duty to tackle modern problems, such as the climate emergency.

The course aims to create a connection between important subjects like design, technology, understanding the context of architecture, and professional practice. Learning happens through lectures, hands-on workshops, and design review sessions. This helps students create designs that are both technically correct and based on strong theory. Students' Final marks are based equally on three things: Skills, Context, and Ideas.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 96–104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of three A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, such as a BTEC National Extended Diploma at DDM.
  • Applicants must also have five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or higher, including English Language (or Welsh First Language), Mathematics, and Science.
  • Admission also requires a successful interview and a review of the applicant’s digital portfolio.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must meet a minimum English language standard.
  • This usually requires an Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual section score lower than 5.5, or an equivalent test score.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates from this programme are prepared for careers such as:

  • Architectural Assistant
  • Design Consultant
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) Specialist
  • Architectural Technologist
  • Project Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students on this programme is £16,000 per year.

Admission

Applications for the BA Architecture course should be submitted through the UCAS system. But we strongly suggest and encourage all applicants to contact AHZ's trained counsellors for help with the process.

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