Architecture BA
AAB at A level.
York course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: BBB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
York course page, read 19 September 2026
Other qualifications5
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher. | — |
| BTEC | DDDDDD We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma | — |
| IB | 35 points | — |
| T Level | Distinction overall including grade A in the Core T Level subjects in AccountingDistinction overall including grade A in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Bus | A in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting |
| Scottish Highers | AABBB | — |
What do you study?
Compulsory modules this year: arts & humanities 47% · green & sustainability 23% · engineering & manufacturing 16% · transversal skills 7%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
York course page · optional modules vary by year
- Architectural Design 1: Introduction to Architectural Design [self-space-presence]
What you learn (7)
- develop a design proposal for a small-scale building in response to a brief
- present a building design project using varied media
- compare physical properties of different building materials and systems
- evaluate the environmental impact of material specification choices
- explain how a building relates to its surrounding context
- communicate design proposals using diverse visual representation techniques
- create inventive design solutions for three-dimensional projects
- Architectural Design 2: Introduction to Architectural Design [community-place-time]
What you learn (11)
- design small-scale architectural projects considering context and structure
- portray spatial qualities and materiality in design proposals
- define the requirements of building users for a design brief
- analyse spatial arrangements within a design context
- plan a logical sequence of architectural spaces
- conduct contextual studies to inform design decisions
- investigate architectural precedents to inspire design development
- communicate architectural ideas using varied representation techniques
- critically appraise design approaches through reflective analysis
- organise self-directed study to advance project work
- utilise available resources to progress design projects
- Environment and Citizenship 1: Introduction to Wicked Problems
What you learn (4)
- explain the nature and impacts of wicked problems using systems thinking
- evaluate potential solutions to wicked problems using relevant theories and concepts
- reflect critically on personal values and beliefs in relation to wicked problems
- envision sustainable and just future scenarios for addressing wicked problems
- Design Technology 1: Principles of Structure and Construction
What you learn (5)
- apply structural analysis methods to small-scale buildings
- apply basic structural design principles to simple structures
- compare properties of different construction materials
- present technical solutions to basic building design problems
- explain climatic design principles for sustainable buildings
- Architectural Humanities 1: Architecture in Settlements and Cities
What you learn (6)
- describe the role of architecture in different historic and cultural contexts
- explain how art, craft and technology shaped historic architecture
- compare changing architectural and building practices across periods
- explain how natural, social and technological forces influenced architecture
- analyse how communities and craftspeople shaped architectural styles
- present complex architectural ideas using visual and written methods
- Studio and Professional Skills 1: Demystifying York - Analogue Communication
What you learn (7)
- describe the architect's duties towards clients, users and the public
- explain the architect's collaborative role with constructors and co-professionals
- explain the architect's position within the construction industry
- describe how economic factors influence and are influenced by architectural choices
- apply varied 2D representation techniques to convey architectural concepts
- construct physical models to explore and test spatial design ideas
- apply sustainable considerations when developing architectural models
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
Where does it lead?
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What does it cost?
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
York fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold. International students: £28,600 a year (2027/28).
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