Architecture BArch (Hons)

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), this creative, project-driven course is designed to help you develop your own design approach and style.<br/><br/>You’ll be exposed to diverse aspects of architectural design, linking sustainability and urban design with business practice. This course will equip you with skills and knowledge to tackle contemporary issues related to the built environment, exploring the design, human, professional and technical influences needed to pursue a successful career in architecture.<br/><br/>Reflecting modern architectural practice, our studio culture encourages you to work collaboratively, share experiences and experiment with ideas. You’ll learn the art of creative communication through drawing, model-making and 3D visualisation in our industry-standard design studios and materials workshops.<br/><br/>**Key Features**<br/><br/><br/>- **Accredited Route** | Successful completion of this course is the first step to becoming a qualified architect, satisfying the educational requirements needed for your RIBA Part 1 qualification.<br/><br/><br/>- **Dedicated Creative Spaces** | Benefit from the latest facilities in our multipurpose studios where youll work with equipment including bandsaws and sanders, 2D and 3D hot-wire cutting and vacuum forming machinery, milling machines, lathes, drills and more to develop your conceptual, sketch and presentation models.<br/><br/><br/>- **Real Briefs** | Youll take part in live design projects, with creative briefs from real clients. Students have previously worked with RIBA East Midlands, Flo Skatepark and local charity Growin Spaces on design briefs and installations.<br/><br/><br/>- **Exhibitions and Degree Shows** | Exhibit your work at our annual final year degree show and Architecture Exchange event, attended by architecture professionals, industry experts and potential employers.<br/><br/><br/>- **Mentoring Opportunities** | Take advantage of our final year mentoring programme. Recently our students have worked alongside the RIBA and local practices such as Leonard Design Architects, Buckenham & Co and Franklin Ellis Architects.<br/><br/><br/>**Key Statistics**<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 1 Ranking** | NTU is 1st for the number of UG students studying Architecture, building and planning (HESA, 2021/22).<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 6 Ranking** | NTU is ranked joint 6th in the UK for Architecture Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2024).<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 2 Ranking** | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).<br/><br/><br/>- **Student Satisfaction** | 97% of BArch (Hons) Architecture students are positive about the teaching on their course (NSS 2023). <br/>

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2025), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). Ranked a UK Top 10 university for accommodation (Uni Compare 2025). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management