BA (Hons) Architecture

The first year of the course, introduces the student to the different aspects of built environment study, the design process and the underpinning skills and theory.

Modules may include*:

• Specialist Study 1: Structure
• Specialist Study 1: Introduction to Construction 
• Specialist Study 3: Introduction to Environment and Services
• Architectural Theory and History 
• Introduction to Professional and Business Practice.

*Subject to change.

In the second year of this degree in architecture, you will gain a greater understanding of urban design, branded environments, rehabilitation projects and the history of the city. This will allow you to enhance your practice and develop your approach to design work.

We set briefs that will encourage you to collaborate with other students and create work as part of a design team.

Modules may include*:

• Urban Intervention 
• Urbanism: History and Theory of the City 
• Branded Environments: the new commercial paradigm 
• Sustainable Design: Refurbishment & Re-use.

*Subject to change.

You will bring your learning together in a final negotiated major project, where you will investigate and make architectural design decisions. You will also carry out a negotiated project which takes the form of a live brief.

Furthermore, we ask students to show their contextual studies research and thinking in a long-form dissertation. You will leave with a portfolio that showcases your enhanced skillset in the various strands of entry-level architecture.

Modules may include*:

• Negotiated Brief 
• Major Project 
• Preparing for Professional Practice
• Dissertation.

*Subject to change.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Three A Levels at grade BBC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above 
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points 

At Ravensbourne we take a flexible approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes, but we place just as much importance on the work you will share with us as part of our interview and/or portfolio process.

Selection criteria:

Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media or design. Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of work which shows a range of their skills and demonstrates why they would be a good fit for the course.

We may also consider a combination of portfolio and academic qualifications and take into consideration progress made during studies and/or relevant work experience.

Please note: direct entry into year three is not available for this course.

UK students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate course page on the UCAS website. The UCAS code for this course is located in the course overview bar at the top of this page. 

The UCAS website will guide you through the simple application process. You can also apply through your school or college using the UCAS system.

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The entry requirements for this course can be found in the relevant section above.

International students

International students can apply directly via our Online Applicant Portal. Please see bespoke advice for international students in the dedicated accordion item below. 

We are looking for creative candidates, interested and wishing to pursue a career in architecture, urban landscape, interior architecture and different interactions around space and the built form. Our set of courses work together and will allow you to discover what pathway suits you best. 

This is the beginning of your journey. Our priority is understanding if these are the right courses for you to develop your own professional voice. Show us why you want to join our creative and exciting community.

The portfolio should provide evidence of your creative interests, whether it be in the form of drawings, sketches, graphic design, photography, video, film, animation, fashion, products, paintings, sculpture, models or assemblage, which shows your creative impulses and responses. It is a demonstration of the diversity of the applicant's creative interests.

This page offers great tips for completing your portfolio/showreel and preparing for your interview. It also details our specific requirements. 

For information on study routes, visa requirements, studying in England,  language and entry requirements, application requirements and access to international agents, please visit our international section.

Quick links:

• How to apply
• International Education Agents
• Visas and immigration
• Student visa CAS deposit refund
• International student FAQs

The course will provide students with multi-disciplinary knowledge and vital transferable skills across the following strands of architecture:

• Urban Design
• Housing and Office Design
• Planning
• Building Conservation
• Architectural Heritage
• Community Development 

You can’t learn in a vacuum. At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne have strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies. 

Key links:

• Undergraduate fees and funding
• Paying your fees
• Scholarships, bursaries and other discounts

If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. 

Get in touch with a member of our admissions team:

T: +44 (0) 20 3040 3998

E: admissions@rave.ac.uk

If you have specific queries about being an international student, contact international@rave.ac.uk

For general information, call +44 (0) 20 3040 3500

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Inspiration is on your doorstep. London’s universities are ideally placed to teach architecture, due to the city's rich history, heritage and architectural landmarks. With four UNESCO World Heritage sites and more than 20,000 other heritage and historical sites, London-based students and citizens are never far from an iconic building. 

On top of a wealth of libraries, theatres and galleries, there are many iconic buildings that roll off the tongue, such as: The Shard, the Gherkin, London Bridge, The Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and much more.

Ravensbourne University London resides in London’s creative Design District, just a stone throw away (literally) from the modern architectural masterpiece, The O2.

The architecture degree length is three years if you study at Ravensbourne University London, which is the same duration as most BA Honours degree courses in the UK. 

The course will provide you with multidisciplinary knowledge and vital transferable skills, and prepare you for a career within the many aspects of architecture, such as urban design, housing and office design, planning, building conservation, architectural heritage and community development.