Newcastle University

Architecture and Urban Planning BA Honours
UCAS Code: K190 (3 Years)

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This degree offers a lively and thought-provoking introduction to important ideas about architecture and cities.

We place particular emphasis on the idea of ‘alternative practice’, inspired by the work of radical architects and planners whose architectural approach aims to encourage people to actively participate in the design of their environment.

We use practical case studies, historical examples, theoretical ideas and a live community project to introduce these new ideas about how architecture and cities can be developed and the planning processes involved.

You will also spend time in the design studio, particularly in the first year, working with CAD software, drawing and model making to gain an understanding of architectural design.

After completion of Stage 1, you may choose to transfer to Stage 2 of our BA Architecture (K100) degree or MPlan Urban Planning (K400) degree.

Quality and ranking

Newcastle is ranked in the top 10 UK universities for architecture in The Complete University Guide 2013, The Guardian University Guide 2013 and The Sunday Times University Guide 2013. We also achieved a 90% overall student satisfaction score in the 2012 National Student Survey.

School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

As an architecture student at Newcastle, you will join one of the largest and most dynamic Schools of its kind in Europe.

We are one of the few academic schools in the UK focusing exclusively on the built environment. Our expertise spans architecture, planning, urban design, digital architecture, urban conservation and landscape architecture, bringing breadth and depth to your study programme.

The Architecture Building is located in the Quadrangle, the oldest part of the University campus. Here you will be part of a relatively small student cohort, creating a real sense of community.