Falmouth University
Architecture BA (Hons)
Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Architecture BA (Hons) at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.

Overall student satisfaction
43 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23131 £25010 £28792
25-75 percentile range £20700 - £25694 £19794 - £30100 £23742 - £35267

Course Description

Learn through making on this RIBA and ARB Part 1 accredited course.

Join this Architecture degree and be supported by practising professionals as you work on live briefs in a studio environment, honing your design skills and gaining hands-on experience of building real architectural projects. On this course, you’ll discover how to design specifically for unique places, in harmony with challenging locations and in response to environmental issues.

You will:

Explore sustainable solutions through radical design challenges and proposals, working without concrete or petrochemical-derived insulation materials and focusing on renewable energy sources

Learn in a collaborative, studio-based environment that simulates real-life workspaces

Have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through a professional placement

Work on socially engaged live-build projects for clients such as the Eden Project and the National Trust

Attend guest lectures by industry experts and have the opportunity to secure your own professional placement

Access excellent technical facilities, including a range of analogue and digital fabrication processes.

The course is ARB part 1 prescribed and RIBA part 1 validated

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Architecture BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

30% Teaching Professionals
10% Protective service occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Customer service occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

**No formal exams, all work is assessed through coursework** Verbal and visual presentations to core teaching staff, visiting critics and your peers. Formative feedback is continuous throughout the studio-based modules whilst summative assessment takes place to provide you with structured feedback to help your work develop. **Final-year projects and dissertation**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

Trinity ISE

A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.

Cambridge English Advanced

A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required

PTE Academic 55

A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Architecture, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Falmouth University in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #32 
    • #40 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #53 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 8 university rankings of Falmouth University

About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

undergraduates:
5410
postgraduates:
705
Total:
6115
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