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Shape the built environment and design the future with the University of Salford’s BSc (Hons) in Architecture. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the creative and technical skills to become a qualified architect. Accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1, it provides the essential first step towards chartered architect status.
Unleash Your Creativity: Develop your design thinking and explore architectural principles through studio-based projects and workshops. Learn to translate ideas into compelling architectural concepts, considering aesthetics, functionality, and user needs.
Master Technical Expertise: Gain a solid foundation in architectural technology, construction methods, building physics, and environmental design. Learn to use industry-standard design software for 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawings, and building information modeling (BIM).
Sustainable Design Focus: Explore sustainable design principles and practices throughout the program. Learn to consider energy efficiency, material selection, and the environmental impact of your designs.
Historical and Theoretical Context: Develop a critical understanding of architectural history, theory, and cultural influences. Analyze landmark buildings and movements to inform your own design approach.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in architecture, including:
- Architectural practice (working within an architectural firm)
- Landscape architecture
- Urban design
- Interior design (with further qualifications)
- Building surveying (with further qualifications)
- Architectural technology
- Further studies in architecture or related fields (e.g., urban planning, architectural engineering)
Benefits of this Program:
- RIBA Part 1 Accredited: Qualifies you for the first stage of professional registration as a chartered architect in the UK.
- Industry-Focused Learning: Develop practical skills sought after by architectural practices, combining creative vision with technical expertise.
- Emphasis on Sustainability: Prepare for the future of architecture with a focus on environmentally conscious design principles.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Benefit from personalized guidance from experienced faculty and collaborate with like-minded peers in a dynamic studio setting.
Notes
If the university or college still has places available after the deadline, you can apply, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,800.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with a combined score of SAT I of at least 1260 with an individual minimum score in mathematics of 570 /800 and an individual minimum score of 610/800 in the evidence-based reading and writing section; or ACT with a score of at least 26; or grade 3, 3, 4 in three Advanced Placement Tests (APs) in specified subjects; or SAT II in three specified subjects at 575 or better (we will accept tests interchangeably as long as in total three subject areas are covered).
If you do not meet the entry requirements, you could take the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.
All candidates must submit a portfolio. Letters of verification confirming that the portfolio is your own work must accompany the portfolio. For example, the letter can use school/college headed paper and be signed by your tutor.
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Salford
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