Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Architecture (K100)

The degree is made up of a series of modules, which will cover:

• Advanced digital design skills
• Advanced building design
• Building materials, sustainability and site context
• Professional practice and employability

When students start the degree the department assumes no prior knowledge of Architecture, but that they do share an enthusiasm and passion for the subject. Alongside lectures, small group seminars and practical workshops students will have one-to-one tutorials and plenty of opportunity for hands-on work in the studio. Students will get to know others on the course through project work and group work. The department's teaching staff are architecture professionals, and much of the course work will be in the form of portfolios.

To get students off to a flying start on the course, the department is providing a free tablet to every student who starts the BA (Hons) Architecture in October 2021, and will include architecture software.

The BA (Hons) Architecture is fully accredited by the ARB (Architects Registration Board) which is the first part of the professional pathway to becoming an architect.

Lancaster University places a strong emphasis on providing opportunities to gain the skills, experience and support that will enable students to fulfil their career ambitions, which is why our students are so successful at gaining professional level work after they graduate. While many students on this program will wish to become an Architect, a degree in Architecture will also provide a platform to start a career in related jobs in the field such as urban design, planning, conservation, property developing and other design areas.

The Architecture course is designed to prepare students for the first stage of their professional career, with a strong understanding of building design and construction including the technical components and processes of realisation. This includes construction detailing, materials, specification and technological innovations in architectural technology.

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
• Min GPA: 75.0%
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 87 (Min Listening: 17.0, Min Reading: 18.0, Min Speaking: 17.0, Min Writing: 20.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 58 (Min Listening: 42, Min Reading: 42, Min Speaking: 42, Min Writing: 42)
  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
  • Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Listening: 5, Min Reading: 5, Min Speaking: 5, Min Writing: 5)