Architecture BA (Hons)

**Reasons to choose Kingston:**<br/><br/><br/>- This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB). You’ll graduate with RIBA Part 1 exemption – the first step towards becoming an architect.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is taught by a team of talented practising architects whose work is widely recognised.<br/><br/><br/>- Kingston students often feature in prestigious national and international awards, such as the AJ Student Prize and the RIBA President’s Medals. <br/><br/><br/>- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course** <br/><br/>On this course, you’ll develop skills and knowledge by tackling practical design projects. Projects are often set by external organisations, giving you real experience of working for a professional client. These projects take up at least 50% of your time on the course.<br/><br/>You’ll work in our purpose-built architecture studios, learning skills such as casting, pencil and charcoal rendering, detailed large-scale model making, computer-based graphics and CAD drawing.<br/><br/>You’ll examine the cultural, historical, social, sustainable, material and technical issues that concern architecture. Through design work, a thesis and a dissertation, you’ll be able to pursue your individual interests.<br/><br/>**Future Skills**<br/><br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.<br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>This course is your first step towards becoming an architect. Many graduates work for leading architectural practices in the UK and overseas.