Staffordshire University's BArch honours degree draws on the distinctive nature of its setting, both culturally and physically, to shape a rich and distinctive curriculum.
As a new course, we can ground your studies in 'future-making' conditions such as climate change, adapting city centers to less retail density, promoting home living and working, and addressing the well-being that can result from designing from the start for a better quality of 'lived environment'. We can supplement your architectural studies with links to fine art, design, materials science (including ceramics), and engineering through our School provision.
Staffordshire University's BArch honours degree draws on the distinctive nature of its setting, both culturally and physically, to shape a rich and distinctive curriculum.

University of Staffordshire
Architecture BArch (Hons)
Entry Requirements
- Typical UCAS Offer: 128 points
- A levels: ABB
- BTEC: DDM
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
All applicants are individually assessed via a portfolio review
Career Prospects
Graduates of our Architecture program may pursue postgraduate studies, start their own businesses, or work in education. As part of your final year, you will investigate the architecture profession and how it interacts with other professions such as engineering and construction. There will be opportunities for architectural practice visits and access to outside mentors.
Course Details
Working in small class sizes and from your own workspace in our welcoming studio, you'll have plenty of one-on-one time. We'll teach you how to think creatively, solve problems, and learn a variety of transferable skills.
Studio projects will be creative and diverse, encompassing various building typologies, scales, and settings. Everything from small scale domestic architecture to larger urban settings will be considered.
You'll have access to our fantastic new Smart Zone, a collaborative maker space outfitted with the most up-to-date rapid prototyping, milling, and laser cutting equipment, as well as VR, AR, Robotics, and 3D scanning. Traditional model making skills can also be used in our wood, plastics, resins, and metal workshops to help you bring your innovative designs to life.
Year 1
Design And Representation 1 (20 credits)
Design Cultures 1 (20 credits)
Design Process - Studio 2 (40 credits)
Exploratory Design - Studio 1 (20 credits)
Materials, Environment And Technology 1 (20 credits)
Year 2
Collaborative Practice - Studio 3 (20 credits)
Design And Representation 2 (20 credits)
Design Cultures 2 (20 credits)
Design Resolution - Studio 4 (40 credits)
Materials, Environment And Technology 2 (20 credits)
Year 3
Advanced Design - Studio 5 (60 credits)
Critical Research (20 credits)
Materials, Environment And Technology 3 (20 credits)
Professional Practice (20 credits)
Are you ready to start building your future?
Contact our admission counseller and get a free consultation.