Architectural Studies BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Architectural Studies BSc (Hons) at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Architecture
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £23500 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £24500 | £21000 - £26000 | £24500 - £31500 |
All Architecture courses of University of Strathclyde
Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23135 | £25664 | £28475 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20705 - £25744 | £20503 - £30244 | £23683 - £34474 |
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Course Description
Architects plan, design and construct buildings and structures, influencing the visual landscape and responding to the environment in our towns and cities.
Why Architectural Studies at Strathclyde?
Professionally accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Ranked Number 7 in the UK for Architecture (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Focus on the design of buildings, towns and cities and the historical and theoretical ideas that inspire them.
Benefit from teaching by our academics and professional architects and engineers.
Students regularly win and exhibit work through international and national competitions including Archiprix Intl., AJ Student Prize, RIAS and A DS, RSA New Contemporaries.
Study abroad for one semester and convert your degree title to Architectural Studies with International Study.
Your Career
Our graduates are highly regarded in industry and go on to forge careers in multidisciplinary architectural practices such as: Page Park, Collective, Austin-Smith: Lord, Ryder Architecture, Holmes Miller etc. Other areas of employment include: the creative industries, model making – physical and virtual, project management, theatre and stage set design, and the film and music industry. Graduates have also undertaken research roles in the energy and construction industries.
Recent graduate roles include:
Architectural Assistant
Designer (Architectural)
Teacher (Design Technology/Secondary Education)
Lecturer (Architectural & Design Technology)
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Architectural Studies BSc (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
| 35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees Architectural Studies BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23200 | year 1 |
| International | £23200 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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:
August 1, 2026
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)
UCAS application code:
K100
University Rankings
of University of Strathclyde
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #2
- #12
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #17
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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FAQ about Architectural Studies BSc (Hons) University of Strathclyde
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22000 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £28000 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (35%), Sales occupations (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (5%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Strathclyde achieved the highest ranking for Architecture. It is ranked #12 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Architecture). See all subject rankings for University of Strathclyde.
- Architectural Studies BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Strathclyde.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 206 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Architecture students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024