The BA(Hons) Architecture course at Anglia Ruskin University prepares students to embark on a career in architecture, with opportunities to work on live industry briefs.

The BA (Hons) Architecture course at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers a dynamic and future‑focused education grounded in active learning, strong pastoral care and a deep commitment to innovation and environmental and social responsibility.

The ARB and RIBA fully accredited Part 1 course is rooted in the legacy of John Ruskin, who founded the Cambridge School of Art in 1858 with a mission to reconnect people with nature and counter the harmful impacts of human activity.

This ethos remains central to the curriculum. Through cross‑disciplinary creativity and the integration of arts and crafts, the course empowers students to design for a world that prioritises both human and planetary health.

ARU was named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Located just 32 minutes from London, beside the River Chelmer nature reserve, the School of Architecture and Planning offers an inspiring setting for architectural exploration.

School: School of Architecture and Planning, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
Course: BA(Hons) Architecture Part 1
Type: Undergraduate
Location: Chelmsford, UK
Course dates: September 2026 to September 2027
Application deadline: 16 August 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

– Learn to develop design concepts, experiment with media and communicate ideas through drawings and physical/digital models
– Gain knowledge of materials, construction methods and structural evaluations
– Engage with live briefs, site visits, guest lectures and practitioner events
– Explore current issues and ethics in contemporary architecture

What are the requirements?

– Standard entry requirements as listed on the ARU website (including portfolio requirements for applicants)
– English language requirements for international students, where applicable
– Contextual offers may apply depending on the applicant's background

What facilities and resources are available?

– Benefit from regular site visits to local and regional projects, as well as annual international study trips to major European cities
– Industry‑standard CAD software and digital tools
– Model-making studios and workshops with digital fabrication machinery
– Opportunities to design and build structures on campus as part of team activities

Who teaches this course?

– Carla Molinari, senior lecturer in architecture

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