University of Ulster
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University of Ulster

University of Ulster

“Where science and art meet in creative collaboration, nurturing proactive, creative, imaginative and responsible architects who seek social value.”

Ulster University Campus, York St, Belfast BT15 1ED, UK
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About University of Ulster

The Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment at Ulster University is a pioneering, innovative, and creative institution with a long and distinguished legacy, including offering Northern Ireland's first original architecture programme. It aims to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century through industry-led, professionally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The school adopts a broad-based, inclusive, and non-elitist approach, positioning architecture amidst a holistic education of design, craft, science, and artistry. The curriculum is supported by significant investment in purpose-built facilities, offering generous architecture studios and fostering a unique 'vertical SuperStudio' culture where students from all years collaborate. Research is central to its ethos, with the school ranking highly in the UK for research power. Graduates are equipped to become innovators, problem solvers, and risk-takers, contributing to various fields within architecture and the built environment.
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BA (Hons) Architecture
Bachelor

The BA Hons in Architecture is a studio-based course. The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects and is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board.

3 years
English
~$5,321 / year for international students
Deadline: Unknown
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MArch Architecture
Master

The Master in Architecture is delivered as an inter-linked series of studio projects and related studies that lead you towards your final project. MArch graduates work in practices nationally and internationally.

2 years
English
£7,240 per year (UK)
Deadline: Unknown
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PhD Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
PhD

The dynamic research culture within the Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment supports PhD researchers.

3 years
English
£5,006 per year (UK)
Deadline: Unknown
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The BA (Hons) Architecture course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), offering exemption from RIBA Part 1 examinations upon successful completion.
Admissions
Deadlines
January 14 (for BA Hons Architecture)
Requirements
A-level BBC, or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (DMM). Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio, except those with GCSE Art or Art & Design at Grade B or higher.

University of Ulster Academic FAQ

University of Ulster is Where science and art meet in creative collaboration, nurturing proactive, creative, imaginative and responsible architects who seek social value.

Applicants are typically required to submit: A-level BBC, or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (DMM). Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio, except those with GCSE Art or Art & Design at Grade B or higher..

University of Ulster provides a comprehensive curriculum including: BA (Hons) Architecture, MArch Architecture, PhD Architecture, Built Environment and Planning.

University of Ulster is situated in Belfast, United Kingdom, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, University of Ulster holds accreditations from: The BA (Hons) Architecture course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), offering exemption from RIBA Part 1 examinations upon successful completion..

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