About Architecture in University of Salford

It’s no surprise architecture is a popular degree – and an inspiring career choice. Architects are highly-valued professionals, working widely with organisations, engineers, construction partners and design practices throughout the world to shape our built environment. As an architect, you'll inspire others as you design new buildings, modify existing structures, and advise on the restoration and conservation of old properties.

Salford is one of the UK’s leading centres for architecture study. Consistently ranked amongst the World Top 100 centres(QS 2019) for Architecture studies, we're committed to ensuring that you develop the knowledge and skills you need for your career. Our three-year BSc (Hons) Architecture course is carefully designed to nurture your development, so you’re prepared for sustainable design and practice in the digital era.

You’ll thrive in a dynamic studio-based, action-learning culture. We’re driven by industry, so you'll experience some real-life projects during your time with us. You’ll sketch ideas, make models, and fill your Instagram feed with study visits to some amazing local architecture.

With unconditional Part 1 validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB), BSc (Hons) Architecture with Salford is the crucial first stage in your journey to becoming an unstoppable chartered architect.

You will:

• Explore spatiality and the relationship between form, space, material and tectonics
• Study urban scale, history and theory, making regular study visits to sites and developments
• Gain practical experience as you work on live briefs from across Greater Manchester and beyond
• Assess a building’s performance and learn how to design to criteria and conceptual frameworks
• Develop leadership and management skills, gaining the confidence to contribute your opinions and express your creative ideas

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

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English Proficiency Test:

The acceptable English test scores are given below: