University of the West of England

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Architecture and Planning (BA)

University of the West of England

Faculty:Architecture and the Built Environment
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $23,393

Cost per year is in Canadian dollars, based on the international full-time fee. Please visit the program page for further information.


Careers:Architects

Description:

The ability to understand the relationship between place, space and built form is essential to successful practice. Applying architectural design to city planning supports the creation of more joined up and humane sustainable environments. Understanding planning and architecture while responding to people, context and sustainability can lead to a new kind of designer. Highly creative architect planners who are able to design from the scale of a city to a door-handle.

This course is unique in being accredited by both the RIBA and the RTPI, and provides broad-based knowledge and skills encompassing architecture and planning. With the Design Studio at the centre of learning, you will work on conceptual and practical projects across different themes. You will learn CAD, drawing, modelling and mapping to support this. In your third year, you can choose to study in Europe for a year on our established Erasmus programme. During your final year, you will apply 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.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Tariff points: 340.

    For information on GCSE and A-Level Requirements, please visit the program website.
    Application Notes : The application process usually starts the September prior to the year of entry. Visit the website for the latest key dates within the undergraduate application cycle.

    Applicants need to submit a personal statement. Schools and Colleges will work with students to ensure their personal statement is completed correctly and to offer advice along the way.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on February 06, 2016