Architecture (with Placement year) BA (Hons)

Our architecture studios are exciting, creative places with industry-standard equipment. Here, our experts will deliver a learner-centred and research-led approach to architecture.<br/><br/>You’ll become skilled in developing design concepts, experimenting with different media, and representing your ideas through drawings, physical and digital models.<br/><br/>But you won’t be restricted to the studio. You’ll go on site visits so you can analyse the language and style of buildings, their construction, and see projects taking shape in real life. Together, we’ll explore building design, ‘buildability’ and sustainability.<br/><br/>There’s also an optional European field trip each year, to cities such as Lisbon, Venice, Rome and Vienna. It’s a great chance to explore how architecture contributes to shaping our urban life.<br/><br/>Your future career is important so you’ll learn about the construction business and project management. We have a network of visiting designers, artists, historians and theorists who deliver workshops, lectures and tutorials. You can also choose to take a placement as part of your BA (Hons) Architecture degree, and gain industry experience.<br/><br/>We make sure your course is relevant to the real world, by helping you to engage ethically, politically, and sustainably with the changing landscape of the built environment, better preparing you for the world of work.<br/><br/>At ARU, we believe its important to recognise our students hard work. Thats why, at the end of each academic year, we showcase and celebrate your achievements with an End of Year Show.<br/><br/>When you complete your degree course, you will have fulfilled the first part of the three-part process to become a registered architect in the UK.<br/><br/>On our BA (Hons) route, youll study Level 4, 5 and 6 modules over three years in Chelmsford. You have the option to take a foundation (Level 3) course at ARU College in Cambridge for a year before starting the main part of the course.<br/><br/>On our BSc (Hons) route, youll take a Level 3 foundation year at ARU College in Cambridge, then transfer to Chelmsford where youll take Level 4 modules in your second year. If you pass these modules, youll be eligible to transfer to Year 2 (Level 5) of the BA course. If you are not eligible, youll continue on the BSc, taking our Level 5 modules in your third year.<br/><br/>Our ARB prescribed Architecture course has also been awarded RIBA Part 1 Full Status, unconditionally. This is subject to ratification by the RIBA Education Committee. This gives further credibility to our degrees and offers greater career prospects to our students.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU’s innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU is also incredibly proud to have been named Times Higher Education’s University of the Year 2023, reflecting the difference they’ve made in the local community.<br/><br/>You’ll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who will help you start building your CV, while earning some extra money! <br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you’ll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more!