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Architecture and the Built Environment
BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning
BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning

BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning

  • ID:UWE440339
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Course Information

Why study architecture and planning

  • Applying architectural design to city planning creates more humane and sustainable environments.
  • A new kind of designer is emerging one who understands planning and architecture, while responding to people, context and sustainability needs.
  • There is a high demand for highly creative architect-planners who are able to design from the scale of a door-handle to a city.

Why UWE Bristol

  • This degree is unique because it's accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
  • This is one of five courses that cover different specialisms in architecture. We produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.
  • The degree will build your creativity and develop your talent for finding solutions to a full range of realistic briefs. It will show you how to integrate technology seamlessly into design ideas and give you the confidence and skills to work in top architecture and planning practices. 
  • Gain broad-based knowledge and skills in architecture and planning. Work on conceptual and practical projects across different themes.
  • Learn computer-assisted design (CAD), drawing, modelling and mapping. Assess urban design on day trips and residential field trips.
  • Study in Europe for a year on our established Erasmus programme and gain valuable real-world experience that increases your employability.
  • Apply your learning on a year-long project combining the masterplanning of a complex urban area with rigorous brief development and research, all leading to a final architectural design project.
  • Work on a six-week agency project in an architect's office, local planning authority, or other appropriate organisation. Collaborate with students across related disciplines in an approach reflecting industry.

Where can it take me

  • With a joint professional qualification, you'll be sought after by employers in the UK and abroad.
  • As a graduate, you'll be ready for a career as an architect, architect-planner, urban designer, conservationist or town planner with a background in design.

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Content

Year one

You will study:

  • Making of Place
  • Healthy and Sustainable Communities
  • Design Studio 1.

Year two

You will study:

  • Future Places
  • Research and Design Strategies
  • Design Representation
  • Studio 2
  • History of Architecture.

Year three

You will study:

  • Design Studio 3
  • Planning Theory
  • Collaborative Practice
  • Planning Global Cities
  • Dissertation.

Final year

You will study:

  • Design Studio 4
  • Theories of Architecture Design
  • Agency Project
  • Integrated Practice Studio.
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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

  • If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning (with Foundation Year).
  •  If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College.
  • If you are applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our Pre-Sessional English Programme.
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

With accreditation from RIBA and RTPI, you'll graduate ready for a career as an architect, architect-planner, urban designer, conservationist or town planner.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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