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Kingston University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Architecture

Course options

2020 - 20212021 - 20222022 - 2023
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If the course start date is between 1 October and 31 December 2020 contact the university or college direct.

If the course start date is between 1 January and 31 July 2021, click the ‘Apply’ button to make an application.

Make sure you check on the university, college or conservatoire website for any updates about course changes as a result of COVID-19.

Course summary

TEF Bronze

Kingston University has opted into the TEF and received a Bronze award.

Find out more about the TEF.

Reasons to choose Kingston:

  • This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Graduation gives you IBA Part 1 exemption – the first step towards becoming an architect.
– This course received more than 91 per cent for teaching student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018). – Kingston students often feature in prestigious national and international awards, such as the AJ Student Prize and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President’s Medals. Most recently, Yousuf Khalil was awarded the Architect's Journal Student Prize (2018). About this course Studio design projects are key to this degree, forming at least 50 per cent of the course. They will give you the skills and knowledge to tackle design issues in the built environment and you’ll be encouraged to experiment creatively. Student projects are often set by outside companies, so you’ll gain real experience of working for a professional client. Workshops will teach you skills such as casting, pencil and charcoal rendering, detailed large scale model-making, computer-based graphics and CAD drawing. You’ll study theoretical, cultural, historical, social, sustainable, material and technical issues in architecture. Through design studio work, a thesis and dissertation, you’ll have opportunities to develop and express your individual interests. You'll be taught by a range of staff, many of whom run their own architectural practices or work in practice alongside their teaching. This ensures that what you're taught and the projects you work on are relevant to industry and practice. It also means that design studios are well placed to take advantage of the myriad of professional networks which staff bring with them. Kingston's purpose-designed facilities You'll study in brand new, purpose-designed top floor architecture studios, designed by Stirling Prize winning architects, Haworth Tompkins; these studios form part of an incredible refurbishment at Kingston School of Art, which includes state of the art workshops, studios and creative spaces, aimed at supporting and nurturing your innovative, artistic and imaginative endeavours. Find out more: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/faculties/kingston-school-of-art/ Applying for this course We are interested in your creative ability as well as your academic achievement. You will be asked to show a portfolio of work during your interview for this course and you can view guidance on what you should include here: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/architecture/

Course details

Modules

Examples of modules: Please note that is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Year 1

  • The Principles of Reading Architecture
  • The Principles of Designing Architecture
  • The Principles of Representing Architecture
  • The Principles of Making Architecture
Year 2
  • The Processes of Reading Architecture
  • The Processes of Designing Architecture
  • The Processes of Representing Architecture
  • The Processes of Making Architecture
Year 3
  • The Practice of Reading Architecture
  • The Practice of Designing Architecture
  • The Practice of Representing Architecture
- The Practice of Making Architecture

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (eg test or exam), practical (eg presentations, performance) and coursework (eg essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

How to apply

15Jan

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:
K100
Institution code:
K84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/architecture/entry-requirements.html

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Portfolio

English language requirements

English Language requirements

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/architecture/entry-requirements.html

Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
85%
Student satisfaction
No data
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
No data
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
EU £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change as we are awaiting the Office For Student Guidance on Fee levels for 2020 and beyond. For foundation year and international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Architecture at Kingston University - UCAS