Architecture (Top-up)

Course Overview

Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Architecture (Top-up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? This is a top-up version of our Architecture BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London. Advanced Level 6 entry to this course offers you a multifaceted design-based education that, on successful completion, provides exemption from Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 1 – the first stage of a professional qualification in architecture. International tuition fees are £21,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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