Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Year Abroad BSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

K101

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 36,500 / year

Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Year Abroad BSc

About

Course overview

This four-year course provides students with an understanding of architecture in relation to other disciplines. It follows the same flexible structure as the Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies BSc, but offers the additional opportunity of spending a year at an approved university abroad.

This degree will allow you to customise your own course with a wide choice of optional modules taken in other disciplines at UCL. In addition to modules at The Bartlett, UCL's Faculty of the Built Environment, you may select from topics in disciplines including anthropology, archaeology, art history, cultural studies, economics, languages, and management.

This course is unique in that it offers its own research, design and creative practice modules throughout. This will allow you to develop a wide range of practical and research skills. Other distinct features include its emphasis upon activity-based learning, supported by study visits and field trips.

There is an emphasis in this course on the constant production of small assignments for seminars/tutorials, which will build up to a larger portfolio. There is also an emphasis on group critiques where you will learn to explain your work, listen to feedback and evaluate it as well.

What this course will give you

Consistently at the forefront of architectural debate, The Bartlett at UCL is renowned for its innovative and experimental research in architecture, including design, history and theory, and innovative technology.

This course offers an interdisciplinary education with a specialisation in architecture, an emphasis on design and creative practice, and operates without the constraints of the professional (RIBA) requirements.

You will develop the necessary intellectual and practical skills to engage with architecture and the city in an increasingly globalised age.

Students participate in The Bartlett's annual Summer Show, a major exhibition at the end of the academic year that attracts over 12,000 visitors.

By studying with us, you will be joining the university ranked #1 for Architecture and the Built Environment in the world (QS World University Subject Rankings 2023).

You will also benefit from a year abroad.

Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies is a unique degree, allowing you to combine the study of architecture with other modules from across UCL, as well as the additional opportunity of spending a year at an approved university abroad.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades: AAB
Subjects: No specific subjects. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual offer information

Grades: BBC more about contextual offers
Subjects: No specific subjects. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Points: 36
Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. No specific subjects are required but a comprehensive portfolio of creative work is required upon invitation, at application stage.

Contextual offer

Points: 30 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. No specific subjects are required but a comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units.Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage

D3,D3,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects.Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage

A,A,B at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and B,B,B at Higher). No specific subjects are required but a omprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design with the final overall mark of Distinction. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades AAB. No specific subjects are required but comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies students pursue careers in the construction, built environment, property, performance and creative arts industry sectors, as well as related fields, such as archivist, curatorship, planning and project management, at organisations that range from galleries and architecture firms to London Borough councils. Many also go on to pursue further studies.

(HESA Graduate Outcomes surveys 2017-2021, combined data for students who participated in both the regular and ‘with year abroad’ programmes)

Employability

You will develop the ability to think critically about the built environment and to argue speculatively. You will learn key tools and techniques of architectural research, design and fabrication. Our aim is to produce independent-minded and culturally sensitive graduates who are well equipped to problem-solve in complex environments of all kinds.