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UndergraduateBachelor of Architecture (with Honours)UCAS: K101

Architecture (with placement year)

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the BArch (Hons) Architecture (with placement year) at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our innovative Architecture course aims to nurture creative design leaders who flourish in architectural practice, with first-rate communication and management skills, as well as multidisciplinary knowledge and abilities. It aims to produce exceptional architects through an education that is immersed in hands-on experiences. Architects are involved in the planning and design of the buildings and spaces we inhabit. International tuition fees are £29,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £39,000 within three years, a 83% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Architectural Design Studio One
History and Theory of Architecture
Building Technology and Materials
Architectural Drawing and Representation
Sustainable Design Principles
Professional Practice and Management
Structural Systems and Engineering
Urban Design and Contextual Analysis
UCAS Code:K101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

AAA (No specific subject requirements but a mix of Science, Art and Humanities subjects is preferred)

International Baccalaureate

37 points

37 (6,6,6 HL)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£36,000
3 years£32,000£39,000£47,000
5 years£37,500£52,000£61,500

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 56% above UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 108% above UK average salary
This course
£52,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £13,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%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.

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Architecture (with placement year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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