London South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Complete your degree, open new doors Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. Whether you’ve completed a HND and want to top-up to a full degree, or you’ve completed two years of Architecture elsewhere and are ready to finish your degree with us, then look no further. This course gives you the opportunity to complete your journey and achieve your goals. In your top-up year, you’ll study third year modules from our Architecture BA (Hons) degree, equipping you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills demanded in civil engineering. Studying with us will help you determine your own interests and find your individual voice. We will also introduce you to the necessary skills for professional practice. When you successfully graduate, you will have completed the first step towards becoming a qualified architect.
Modules
Design 301 Design 302 Cultural context 3 Technology 3 Professional practice
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- K101
- Institution code:
- L75
- Campus name:
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 59 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 59)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
To be considered for entry to the BA (Hons) Architecture Top-Up course, applicants must have successfully completed a relevant Level 5 qualification in architecture or a closely related discipline. This may include: A Foundation Degree in Architecture or Architectural Design (or equivalent); A Higher National Diploma (HND) in a subject aligned with architectural practice; An international equivalent that demonstrates comparable academic achievement and design training.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/course-finder/ba-hons-architecture-top-up#entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | 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
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA