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Architecture at University of Kent - UCAS

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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Find your future: Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Architecture Architects imagine new environments and think about how people want to live in the 21st century. They consider how those environments can be created to achieve a sustainable future. If you have vision, enjoy challenging yourself and are looking to kick-start your career, study architecture at Kent. Choose our RIBA and ARB-accredited course to explore the relationship between people and spaces on a degree that balances technical skills, design work and professional experience. It's not just about creating beautiful buildings; you'll lead on projects, solve complex problems and learn to communicate your ideas. Your future As a Kent Architecture graduate, you’ll have learnt how to be an architect through our creative studio culture. You’ll also make important connections thanks to our links with architectural industry bodies and professional practices such as: Farrells Allies and Morrison Purcell Guy Hollaway Arup. The creative, planning and technical skills you develop at Kent prepare you for a role in an architectural practice or in a career related to planning, design, graphics or visualisation. Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. Stage 1: Compulsory modules currently include the following: Studio 1A: Form and Space; Classroom 1A: Form and Construction from the Ancient Times to Modernity; Studio 1B: Habitation; Classroom 1B: Science and Beauty of Light; Studio 1C: Sustainable Building; Classroom 1C: Survey and Interpretation of Medieval Architecture. Stage 2: Compulsory modules currently include the following: Studio 2A: Landscapes; Classroom 2A: Academic Studies 1 (Early Modern); Studio 2B: Communities (Collab. 01); Classroom 2B: Climate and Sustainability; Studio 2C: Adaptive Re-use; Classroom 2C: Academic Studies 2 (Modernity). Stage 3: Compulsory modules currently include the following: Studio 3A: Urban; Classroom 3A: Research (Collab. 02); Studio 3B: Major Design Project 01; Classroom 3B: Professional practice and Detailing 01; Studio 3C: Major Design Project 02; Classroom 3C: Professional Practice and Detailing 02.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Architects Registration Board
  • Architects Royal Institute of British

How to apply

29Jan

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:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/4/architecture

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Portfolio

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Architecture at University of Kent - UCAS