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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K100

Architecture

Ulster University
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the BA (Hons) Architecture at Ulster University. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA Hons in Architecture is a studio-based, full-time course delivered over three academic years. There is an exit qualification of an Associated Bachelors (AB) after successful completion of two academic years, with a further one academic year for BA Hons completion. The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects and is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board. International tuition fees are £17,490 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 83% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Architectural Design Studio 1
Architectural History and Theory
Building Technology and Materials
Drawing and Representation Techniques
Architectural Design Studio 2
Professional Practice and Ethics
Sustainable Design Principles
Architectural Design Studio 3
UCAS Code:K100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio, except where the applicant has GCSE Art or GCSE Art & Design at Grade B or higher. Applicants may satisfy the requirements for one of the A Level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

International Baccalaureate

25 points

Overall profile is minimum 25 points (including 12 at higher level)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,470

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 — Ulster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,000£28,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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

72%Working
5%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
74%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Ulster University

Ulster University offers Architecture as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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