Architecture (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    Flexible

This is a top-up version of our Architecture BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London.

Advanced Level 6 entry to this course offers you a multifaceted design-based education that, on successful completion (120 credits on either full-time or part-time course), provides exemption from Royal British Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 1 – the first stage of a professional qualification in architecture. Typically, graduates go on to RIBA part 2 and RIBA part 3 at London Metropolitan University.

You must complete a total of 120 credits, studying either on a full-time of part-time basis, to be eligible for RIBA/ARB part 1.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

On request

About this course

Following successful completion of the course, most graduates go on to complete their Royal Institute of British Architects (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.

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

240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject
240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution
a portfolio interview

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).

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Project
  • Full Time
  • Dissertation
  • Architecture
  • Development
  • Resolution
  • Audit
  • Registration
  • Achievements

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 3 modules include:
  • Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Architecture) (core, 30 credits)
  • Design Project Development 3.1 (core, 30 credits)
  • Design Project Resolution 3.2: Comprehensive Design Project (core, 30 credits)
  • Integrated Design Audit (core, 30 credits)
Assessment

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 and you'll be assessed primarily on your achievements, demonstration of competence and the quality of the work in your portfolio.

Additional information

UCAS code - K101

Architecture (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)

Price on request