23Nov
UndergraduateCourse summary
Architects are experts in the design of buildings and places, providing the setting for human life. Their primary skill is turning design concepts into reality. They work with engineers, contractors and other professionals to create sustainable, imaginative environments. This course embodies a fresh approach to architectural education that is rooted in its locality but with a broad global perspective. The course is the first stage (Part One) of the three-stage process of qualification for architects. It is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). The teaching maintains a balance between theoretical and practical aspects of architectural training. Architecture is about meeting the needs of people in ways that respect their culture combined with the advances of technology and contemporary design. Within the studio, we teach a wide range of skills: freehand drawing, surveying, CAD and model making. We also employ specialist part-time staff to develop specific skills, such as CAD and graphic composition. You will be encouraged to explore and develop a design, firstly by working in small groups and secondly by developing your own individual approach to design. Architecture is fundamentally about meeting the needs of people in ways that respect their culture and values and the character and traditions of their communities - while offering them the best that new technology and contemporary international design culture can contribute to the shaping of their environment. The course is the first stage (Part One) of the three-stage process of professional qualification as an architect. The course is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Validated by RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BSc) • Architecture Studio 1A (Design Skills) (20 credits; core) • Architecture Studio 1B (Space and Form) (20 credits; core) • Architecture Studio 1C (Structure and Materials) (20 credits; core) • History and Theory 1 (20 credits; core) • Technology and Environment 1 (20 credits; core) • The Modern World (20 credits; core). Year Two – Level 5 (Dip HE & BSc) • Architecture Studio 2A (20 credits; core) • Architecture Studio 2B (20 credits; core) • Architecture Studio 2C (20 credits; core) • History and Theory 2 (20 credits; core) • Profession and Business 1 (20 credits; core) • Technology and Environment 2 (20 credits; core). Year Three – Level 6 (BSc) • Architecture Dissertation (40 credits; core) • Architecture Studio 3A (20 credits; core) • Architecture Studio 3B (20 credits; core) • Architecture Studio 3C (20 credits; core) • Profession and Business 2 (20 credits; core).
Assessment method
Design project work is assessed on the basis of a portfolio of work consisting of a series of assignments completed during the year. The portfolio will include drawings, photographs of models and illustrated written reports. Feedback on student progress is given throughout the year – usually in the form of verbal comments by a team of tutors on the basis of student presentations and review attended by fellow students. Formative assessment is made at the end of each project – usually in the form of a provisional mark, which allows students to respond to feedback before the final submission of the portfolio when the final (or ‘summative’) assessment is made. Assessments of work in the contextual modules will take the form of practical exercises during the year, reports and essays and time-constrained assessment by means of tests and formal examinations.
How to apply
31Jan
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP