Ulster University

Architecture BA (Hons)

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Crafting process, creating a sustainable future.

Key highlights

  • Design approach centred on craft, process and a sustainable future

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — Applicants may satisfy the requirement for one of the A Level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course; To include GCSE Maths grade C/4 (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University). GB Access Diploma plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4
  • HNC / HND: Distinction — Year 1 Entry Successful completion with overall Distinction; Year 1 Entry - Successful completion; Year 2 Entry - No direct entry to year 2 Ulster University Validated Foundation Degree - Year 1 Entry Successful comple
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Architectural assistant
  • Architectural designer
  • Urban designer
  • Architectural visualiser
  • Architect (after further training and ARB registration)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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