The BArch (Hons) Architecture course at the University of Staffordshire equips students with a wide range of communication and design skills for a future in architecture.

The BArch honours degree at the University of Staffordshire draws upon the distinctive nature of its setting, both culturally and physically, to shape a rich and distinctive curriculum.

In this course, you'll learn a wide-ranging set of design and communication skills, learning from our team of expert academics and professionals in our dynamic design studio and making use of our cutting-edge digital and technical facilities.

The course focuses on the "future-making" conditions of climate change, adapting city centres to less retail density, promoting home living and working, and creating spaces that enhance people's overall experience, comfort and wellbeing.

From our school provision, we can enrich your architectural study with links to fine art, design, materials science (including ceramics) and engineering.

The course has strong connections to the activities of the North Staffordshire Society of Architects (RIBA), local architecture practices, Staffordshire University's own 'campus transformation' programme and local arts and urban groups, such as B-Arts, The British Ceramics Biennial, Urban Wilderness, the Creative Education Partnership and 'Stoke Creates', a funding and promotion collaboration.

School: School of Architecture, University of Staffordshire
Course: BArch (Hons) Architecture
Type: Undergraduate
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Course dates: three years, starting September 2026
Application deadline: continuous enrolment

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What will I learn during this course?

– Problem solving
– Professional skills
– Technical skills
– Physical model making including full scale models
– Digital and manual representation and drawing skills
– Research skills

What are the requirements?

– 96 UCAS Tariff Points
– GCE A Levels- grades CCC or equivalent
– Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – grade MMM
– Access to HE Diploma – pass access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points
– Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
– OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMM
– Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

What facilities and resources are available?

– Dedicated Architecture studios
– CAD labs
– 3D workshops
– SmartZone, consisting of workshop and collaboration spaces
– A wide range of digital and printed library resources

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Graduates from our architecture degree may go on to study at the postgraduate level, run their own businesses, or have a teaching career.

As part of your final year, you study the make-up of the architecture profession and how they work alongside other professions such as engineering and construction. There will be opportunities for architectural practice visits and scope for having access to external mentors.

More details can be found on the course website.

Who teaches this course?

– Islam Abohela, associate professor
– James Robertson, senior lecturer

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