Architecture and Urban Planning

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the BA (Hons) Architecture and Urban Planning provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree offers a lively and thought-provoking introduction to important ideas about architecture and cities. We place particular emphasis on the idea of ‘alternative practice’; a radical approach that aims to encourage people to actively participate in the design of their environment. We use practical case studies, historical examples, theoretical ideas and a live community project to support your understanding of how architecture and cities can be developed. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

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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