Architecture BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Architecture BA (Hons) at De Montfort University equips students with the skills and knowledge to become architectural changemakers, focusing on ethical architecture and innovative design solutions for the global climate emergency. The program is professionally validated by RIBA and ARB, exempting students from Part I examinations. Graduates can pursue careers in architecture, urban design, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become architectural changemakers. It focuses on ethical architecture, innovative design solutions for the global climate emergency, and preparing students for a postgraduate degree in Architecture. The program is professionally validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB), exempting students from RIBA and ARB Part I examinations.

Outline:

The program consists of three years of full-time study with a block teaching approach. The curriculum includes studio work, workshops, lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Modules:

• First Year:
• Studio 1: Exploring Architecture
• Studio 2: Experiencing Architecture
• Studio 3: Creating Architecture
• Studio 4: Writing Architecture
• Second Year:
• Exploring Ethical and Climate Literacy
• Contextualizing Architectural Humanities
• Practicing Ethical Design
• Applying Climate Literate Design
• Third Year:
• Design Enquiry and Strategy
• Critical and Cultural Thinking
• Design Proposition and Synthesis
• Design Resolution and Professionalism

Assessment:

Assessment methods include individual and group projects, presentations, essays, reflective practice, and portfolio development. Students receive continuous feedback throughout the course, culminating in a major design project and dissertation.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, studio work, and tutorials. The studio environment encourages collaboration between students and tutors. Guest architects and critics provide feedback on design work.

Careers:

Graduates can pursue careers as architects, architectural technologists, urban designers, researchers, planners, project managers, and more. Many graduates follow the conventional route to qualify and register as an architect, which involves a monitored paid placement in an architectural practice.

Other:

• The program is delivered in the award-winning Vijay Patel Building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and studios.
• DMU Global offers international experience programs, including overseas study, internships, and field trips.

2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750