Architecture BSc (Hons)

Queen's University of Belfast

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	78%
Salary after 15 months	£19000
Number of students	45 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	10% Proportion of students of Architecture BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) £25300 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Architecture BSc (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Architecture

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Architecture BSc (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.

Overall student satisfaction

78 /100

45 total respondents

	Queen's University of Belfast, Architecture BSc (Hons)	Average review score among all Architecture courses in the UK
Explanations	89	92
Interesting courses	84	88
Intellectually stimulating	89	88
Challenged to do my best	89	91
Depth of concepts	84	89
Builds on previous learnings	66	81
Joined ideas from different topics	80	88
Balance directed/independent study	70	78
Applicability of course content	80	83
Clear criteria in markings	70	75
Fair assessment	86	80
Tests reflected your learning	86	87
Timely feedback	80	77
Helpful feedback	86	80
Approachability of teachers	84	84
Support from teachers	84	87
Organisation of courses	52	69
Communication of changes	64	75
IT facilities	66	78
Library	91	93
Course specific resources	80	84
Student feedback opportunities	66	81
Student feedback valued	70	78
Student's feedback acted upon	59	69
Work of student union	76	76
Mental wellbeing services	64	78
Overall satisfaction	78	77

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture

	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

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Architecture courses in the UK

Course Description

Queen's University is one of the best places to study Architecture, being rated joint 2nd in the UK in the 2013 National Student Survey for student satisfaction in Architecture. Our students are taught and supported by a diverse, energetic group of staff, informed by their research and practice. We give every student a high degree of personal tuition. Our reputation is such that we are often approached directly by leading employers, specifically seeking our graduates.

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) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

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.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Architecture
Total respondents	30	1520
Unemployed	0%	4%
Studying	0%	7%
Working	80%	73%
Both studying and working	15%	10%
No information	5%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	80%	20%
Utilise skills from studies	100%	0%
Work is meaningful	90%	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	90%
Non highly-skilled jobs	10%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Architecture BSc (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast

65%	Business and public service associate professionals
15%	Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%	Administrative occupations
5%	Elementary occupations
5%	Artistic, literary and media occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	31%	69%	0%
year 2	29%	71%	0%
year 3	30%	70%	0%

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 163

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	0
96-111	2
112-127	10
128-143	16
144-159	20
160-175	28
176-191	11
192-207	7
208-223	2
224-239	3
>240	2

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

GCSE Mathematics at grade C or better. Scottish National 5 Mathematics at grade C or better. All applicants must have evidence of artistic ability. This requirement is satisfied by grade B or better in GCSE Art. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be invited to submit a digital art portfolio.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Architecture, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Architecture BSc (Hons)

England UK	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£4710	year 1
Ireland	£4710	year 1
EU	£25300	year 1
International	£25300	year 1
Northern Ireland	£4750	year 1
Ireland	£4750	year 1

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

- #2
- #22
Architecture

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #2
- #24
Architecture

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 30 university rankings of Queen's University of Belfast

About Queen's University of Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.

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Architecture BSc (Hons)

Queen's University of Belfast

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture

Course Description