Course Comparison

Course
BA (Hons) Architecture MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)
Award
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Master of Architecture - MArch
Duration
3 years 2 years
Assessment breakdown
100% coursework -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
- -
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Art, Design and Architecture School of Art, Design and Architecture
Entry requirements
Digital portfolio
You will be required to submit a digital portfolio demonstrating a range of creative skill sets.
A level
A minimum of two A levels; General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
 26–34 points.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
DMM-DDM (Distinction Distinction Merit).
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All Access courses
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (preferably Art and Design or combined) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
T level
Merit in digital production, design and development.
GCSE
Five passes including Mathematics and English Language grade C.
Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
Applicants who will require a Student (formerly Tier 4) visa to study in the UK
Please note that if you are planning to complete further studies in Architecture, Student visa restrictions mean that you cannot undertake a Post-Part 1 placement in the UK but may be able to secure a placement year in your home country or elsewhere outside the UK, as other international students have done in the past.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary. 
The following conditions are required of all applicants:
Expected 2:1 degree classification but we will consider students with lower degree and a good portfolio.. 
If you are an overseas/EU students you must obtain an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
The following conditions are highly desired:
12 months experience working in an architect’s office or similar professionally relevant activity. 
Application process
To be considered for entry onto the programme, you'll need to submit the following: 
  • A completed application form. 
  • An official copy of your transcript for your completed degree studies. 
  • A statement of interest outlining why you want to study at Plymouth University and what you believe you will contribute to our programme. 
  • A portfolio of work with up to 20 images (this can be digital - jpeg images preferred) of previous student work and any work carried out while working in an office and/or any other personal work. 
  • Two suitable references (at least one from your former university). 
  • Note that we begin generally receiving applications in January for starting the program in September of the same year. The majority of successful students have applied and been offered a place by May, though we accept applications to the beginning of July. Upon receiving a complete application, a review is carried out by administrative and academic staff generally within two weeks. Relevant candidates are then given a conditional offer (and in the case of exceptional candidates an unconditional offer) with an interview (typically via Skype) to follow. Successful applicants through the interview are then typically made an unconditional offer within a few days. 
If you would like an informal chat about the Master of Architecture course please contact the programme leader at ada@plymouth.ac.uk. 
For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.