ArchitectureBA (Hons)

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of grades BBB in three A levels, one of which comes from a relevant subject area such as Art, Humanities or the Social Sciences (or a minimum of 120 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification in an art related subject)
• English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification)
• potential in spatial design, a creative imagination and visual or constructive aptitude
• a portfolio review

If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Architecture (including foundation year) BA (Hons).

Interviews

We normally ask candidates to attend a portfolio interview to talk about the process and ideas of their portfolio work. Please be aware that digital portfolios can't be viewed at the interview. The interview day includes a general introduction, a tour and the chance to meet a variety of staff and students. To find out what to include in your portfolio, view our portfolio guidance.

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. See our information for students applying for advanced entry.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

The Architects' Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) set out general criteria for assessment within the "Prescription of Qualifications".

Project work makes up 50% of your final mark in each year, and you'll be assessed primarily on your achievements, demonstration of competence and the quality of the work in your portfolio.

The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB). Students who are awarded BA (Hons) Architecture are exempted from RIBA Part 1.

Following successful completion of the course, most graduates go on to complete their RIBA Part 2 and 3, and gain a professional qualification in architecture. Previous alumni have worked for companies such as Caruso St John, David Chipperfield Architects, Macreanor Lavington, Tony Fretton Architects and SANAA in Tokyo.

Graduating with this degree provides you with the core knowledge and skills needed to work in fields such as interior design, urban design and planning. You'll leave with a high-quality portfolio of work, an understanding of relevant cultural and social issues, and the research, design, making and presentation skills valued in many design-related professions.

Our architecture graduates have gone on to exciting careers as architects, design consultants, architectural assistants and designers at impressive practices including Tony Fretton Architects, Eric Parry Architects, Stephen Taylor Architects, Adamson Associates Architects, and Conrad and Partners.

We currently have three locations in Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. As we evolve as a University, we'll be reviewing the use of these spaces to ensure all our students have access to the facilities and study areas they need to succeed. This means the campus where this course is taught may change over time.

The experience of our students will always be our top priority and we'll notify applicants and students of any changes to their teaching location at the earliest opportunity.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

The University has links with architecture and design schools in Belgium, Finland, Germany, Japan, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, Ukraine and the USA.

In Year 1 you'll go on a field trip within Europe, and in Year 2 and Year 3 you'll join a field trip related to your chosen studio subject.

Previous field trip destinations have included Iceland, India, Texas and Turkey, and many of our links are part of a long-term commitment to social engagement in these countries.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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For an insight into what's going on with the Metropolitan Architecture Student Society you can also follow MASS on Instagram and Twitter.Our Architecture BA (Hons) is currently prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for purposes of registration as an architect in the UK.?

The ARB is revising its requirements for registration and will no longer require you to have an undergraduate architecture qualification to become an architect. The intention of the ARB is that its prescription of Part 1 qualifications will end on 31 Dec 2027.?

If you’re applying for the?Architecture BA (Hons) course full-time starting in September 2024 and you take an additional year to complete the course, intend to study part-time, or if you start after September 2024, you’ll graduate after the proposed end date for ARB prescription at Part 1 and therefore your degree will not be prescribed by the ARB.?This will not impact any student’s ability to complete qualifications as a UK registered architect, as the ARB will continue to accredit academic awards at master’s level.?

Our Architecture BA (Hons) is currently, and will continue to be, subject to validation by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1.? The RIBA will continue to validate architecture qualifications at Parts 1, 2 and 3 – these are terms developed by the RIBA and its three-part validation pathway forms the typical route to RIBA Chartered Membership.

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is the statutory regulator for architects in the UK and sets the education and registration requirements for anyone wishing to practice and use the title ‘architect’ in the UK.? They do this by accrediting qualifications required for registration as an architect.