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BArchArchitecture

Nottingham Trent University
United Kingdom, Nottingham
More information

ntu.ac.uk/..onment/ug/2017-18/architecture 

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
A series of practical and theoretical projects in a variety of spatial, social and cultural situations. The purpose of these projects is to align architectural concepts, thinking and values with current architectural thought and practice.

Projects involve strategic thinking and creative imagination, attention to detail, traditional and digital forms or representation, public presentation and reviews.

Year One PDF icon

Design Studio
Technology and Environment in Architecture One
Architecture in Context One
Architectural Communication and Representation
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Integrated Design Studio
Technology and Environment in Architecture Two
Architecture in Context Two
Interdisciplinary Design Studies
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Comprehensive Design Studio
Architecture in Context Three
Technology and Environment in Architecture Three
Professional Practice

Degree Shows
In your final year, you will exhibit your work as part of our Degree Shows at the University. The Degree shows include all final year students across NTU’s Art and Design-based courses, and are a great platform for you to celebrate your studies and showcase your work to members of the creative industries.

How will I study?
Based on 40 hour weeks during term time, you will spend approximately 12 hours per week in scheduled learning. This includes lectures, supported by smaller group sessions including:

seminars
tutorials
workshops.
You will also be involved in self-directed project work with the support of NOW, our virtual learning environment.

Outside of timetabled sessions you will need to undertake self-directed independent study. This will include preparing for lectures, researching, completing coursework, developing a portfolio and directed reading to expand your knowledge.

The course is supported by external professional practitioners ensuring that your learning is continuously enhanced through exposure to real world perspective in the newest and fastest growing degree subjects within the built environment sector.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a mix of coursework, eTests and practical methods.

The coursework will make up the majority of your assessment and will consist of group and individual projects, reports, presentations, essays and a portfolio.

Is the course professionally accredited?
Yes, the course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB).

The validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) provides exemption from the Part One examinations. The course is prescribed by the Architects’ Registration Board (ARB) for purposes of entry onto the United Kingdom Register of Architects.

Learn from expert staff
Our Architectural Technology team is made up of experienced academics and staff who have recently joined from industry. These, together with regular visiting experts, provide a rounded, up-to-date education, informed by current practice and industry developments.

Career opportunities

Through working on real projects from industry, field work and regularly updated course content you will be prepared to succeed in the architecture industry.

You will be equipped with cores skills required including design skills, knowledge and attributes that you will carry with you for the rest of your professional career.

92% of graduating sandwich year students from this course went on to work or further study within six months. (DHLE 2012/13)

Where do Architecture graduates from NTU work?
NTU has a strong architecture alumni community with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.

Recent graduate destinations have included:

Terry Farrell and Partners
Dixon Jones
Benoy
Hill Holt Wood
LA Architects
Pinnacle Architecture ltd
Frankland and Ellis Architects
Anthony Rickett Architects
RGP Architects
Balfour Beatty
CSL DualCom.
Graduates have gone on to get roles as:

architects
architectural assistants
design team members
CAD engineers.
Becoming an architect
To become a qualified Architect you will have to complete the Part One, Part Two and Part Three examinations through the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). You can find out more information on what this means on the RIBA website. You can complete the Part Two at NTU by studying our MArch Architecture course.

Career and Placements Centre
Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won’t find in a book or on the Internet. You can benefit form this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you