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Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K100
Architecture
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the BA (Hons) Architecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Architecture shapes the world around us. It reflects our societies and communities, and influences the way we think and feel. Architecture dominates our skyline, transforms our cities, changes the way we live and work and becomes part of our narrative. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Architectural Design Studio
Architectural History and Theory
Building Technology and Construction
Representation and Digital Design
Urban Design and Contextual Studies
Environmental Design and Sustainability
Professional Practice and Communications
Design Project and Dissertation
UCAS Code:K100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points Minimum 26 points to include portfolio. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Tuition Fees, Student Finance & Additional Costs What’s included?
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £22,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £23,500 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH13-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
52%Learning resources
90%Student voice
71%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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