Architecture Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

This course is under review for 2027 entry. Please [contact us for further information](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2027/architecture-ba#contactus).

Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), our Architecture BA provides you with a broad knowledge ranging across the sciences and humanities. Through lectures, studio-based design work and professional experience you'll explore how architecture improves the lives of those who inhabit and use it.

Our RIBA-recognised Architecture BA delivers a comprehensive foundation, bridging the sciences and humanities. Through dynamic lectures, intensive studio-based design, and real-world professional experience, you'll discover how architecture profoundly improves lives.

Shape the built world with an expert-led, hands-on degree that has full RIBA accreditation.

Immerse yourself in studio work to master essential architectural skills and practical experience, all while forging your unique design identity. Our expert team and close collaboration with practising architects ensure you apply taught knowledge to studio projects that demand creative and critical thinking.

Lectures inform and elevate your studio practice, drawing on expertise from the sciences and humanities. Working closely with coursemates will sharpen your collaborative and critical skills.

Under specialist guidance in your third year, you'll tackle a major design project. This is your chance to showcase your skills, addressing complex cultural, technological and conceptual ideas.

Our teaching team - comprising practising architects and professional academics - is dedicated to equipping you with the expertise needed to make a positive impact on the world.

Accreditation

Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), granting exemption from RIBA Part 1.

Why study this course?

* Study a fully accredited course - Recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects as giving exemption from RIBA Part 1.


* Become part of a top-ranking school - 3rd in the UK for architecture in the Complete University Guide (by subject) 2026, 4th in the UK for Architecture, Guardian University Guide (by subject) 2026 and 3rd in the UK for Architecture in The Times UK University Rankings (by subject) 2026.


* Make use of expert facilities - Study in collaborative, open-plan studios with panoramic views of Sheffield, and make use of on-site facilities for woodwork, metalwork, casting and architectural model-making.