BSc (Hons) Architecture

Professionally accredited by RIBA, ARB and LAM Queen's University, as part of the Russell Group, is one of the best places to study Architecture in the UK. Supported by a diverse group of academic staff and external tutors engaged in international, award-winning research and practice, over 80 per cent of our students regularly graduate with a 1st Class or 2.1 degree. All students, many of whom come from outside Northern Ireland, receive a high degree of personal tuition in a strong studio culture in which every student has dedicated personal studio space. Our established reputation generated over 50 years means that our graduates are often placed with leading employers from around the world. They are those who will be leaders in their fields, creatively rethinking the past, present and particularly the future of the built environment. ART PORTFOLIO: Candidates who do not have an acceptable Art qualification may be invited for a portfolio interview. Guidance for applicants preparing an art portfolio can be found at http:go.qub.ac.ukk100portfolio ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR BSC ARCHITECTURE An optional, complementary module for non-native speakers of English. Designed to support English language and academic skills development with a focus on specific academic skills related to the students' area of study.

A level requirements

AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction being equated to a grade A at A-level.

Applicants with a grade C/4 in GCSE Art or no Art at GCSE/A-level may be invited to submit a digital art portfolio. Guidance for applicants preparing an art portfolio can be found at the link below. Neither Technology and Design nor Craft, Design and Technology are considered an alternative to Art.

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H2H3H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

Applicants with a grade C/Merit in Junior Certificate Art/Visual Art, or no Art at Junior/Leaving Certificate, may be invited to submit a digital art portfolio.

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 75%. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

Art requirements as above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

34 points overall, including 6,6,5 at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level/GCSE, then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics.

Art requirements as above.

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Art requirements as above.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met