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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: K101

Architectural & Interdisciplinary Studies with a Year Abroad

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£36,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the BSc (Hons) Architectural & Interdisciplinary Studies with a Year Abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This four-year programme provides students with an understanding of architecture in relation to other disciplines. It follows the same flexible structure as the Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies BSc but offers the additional opportunity of spending the third year at an approved university abroad. International tuition fees are £36,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Architectural Design Principles
History and Theory of Architecture
Structural Systems and Building Technology
Urban Design and Planning
Interdisciplinary Design Integration
Professional Practice and Ethics
Global Architecture and Cultural Studies
Dissertation and Independent Research
UCAS Code:K101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

No specific subjects. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. No specific subjects. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic75

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£146,000

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£28,000
3 years£20,000£27,000£34,500
5 years£26,000£30,500£37,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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: CAH13-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About UCL (University College London)

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