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Bachelor of Architecture at Cardiff University UK is a 3-year architecture degree at Cathays Park Campus. Build expertise across architectural design, architectural technology, history and theory, professional practice, and sustainable built environment through the Welsh School of Architecture.
Study at Wales’s top university, with Architecture ranked #50 worldwide and #5 in the UK in QS World University Rankings by Subject and national league tables including the Complete University Guide.
Year One introduces the design studio and foundational design skills; Year Two deepens integrated studio projects and professional context; Year Three offers thematic studio modules integrating design, history, theory, and technology.
Indicative total fees are £92,100 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels AAA–AAB, UEC AAABB, STPM GPA 3.17 or above, and IB 36–34 overall including 6 in one HL subject or 666 in three HL subjects. IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band is required.
Career outcomes include architect, urban designer, and research officer roles.
Study at Cathays Park Campus in central Cardiff. Plan to apply at least three months before your September intake.
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Cardiff University ranks #50 worldwide and #5 in the UK for Architecture and the Built Environment in QS World University Rankings by Subject and national league tables, reflecting world-leading teaching and research at the Welsh School of Architecture on Cathays Park Campus.
Top university in Wales, with the 2nd best Students’ Union in the UK — a vibrant, student-centred campus community in the heart of Cardiff.
£600m invested in campus and facilities — Cardiff University’s biggest upgrade for a generation, with modern learning spaces across Cathays Park.
90% of Cardiff University research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent, underpinning research-informed teaching in architecture and the built environment.
Study at Cathays Park Campus in central Cardiff — Cardiff University’s main campus with historic buildings, modern facilities, and easy access to the city centre.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Cardiff University UK.
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Cardiff University UK typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Cardiff University UK’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
The Bachelor of Architecture is completed over 3 years of full-time study at Cathays Park Campus, with September intake. Expand each year for core modules.
In this foundational year you will be introduced to the design studio, where you will learn from one another and develop an architectural sense of knowing and designing. You will work in groups, undertake basic research, take risks and adopt reflective learning as part of a collaborative studio culture, developing ethical awareness of your actions. A study visit provides opportunities to engage with real-world places, buildings, environments and communities incorporating context across all subject threads.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Explorations in Architectural Design | AR0101 | 50 credits |
| Principles of Architectural Technology | AR0102 | 20 credits |
| Chronologies of Architecture | AR0103 | 20 credits |
| Architect & Society | AR0104 | 10 credits |
| Design Foundations | AR0105 | 20 credits |
Building on the foundations of the previous year you will apply techniques, skills, and knowledge to inform and deepen your learning, particularly within the integrated studio project. You will increase your ability to respond to increasingly complex contexts, spatial arrangements, environmental performance and building typologies as your awareness of professional practice expands. Design projects increase in scale and socio-economic engagement, with greater emphasis on research, analysis, and computational skills. A study visit will be structured around the integrated studio across the UK and Europe.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design in Context | AR0201 | 20 credits |
| Architectural Technology in Context | AR0202 | 10 credits |
| Architecture in Context | AR0203 | 10 credits |
| Architecture & Professional Contexts | AR0204 | 10 credits |
| Design Development | AR0205 | 10 credits |
| Conceptualising Design | AR0206 | 60 credits |
In Year Three you can select an optional thematic studio module to focus your studies on a particular subject through design and theory into practice and technical integration. You will develop abilities in environmental modelling, theoretical thinking, and presentation techniques through your ongoing practice and ethics portfolio. Thematic studios integrate design, history and theory, and architectural technology, with study visits coordinated around your chosen studio across the UK and further afield.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design Manifesto | AR0301 | 20 credits |
| Integrating Technology | AR0302 | 10 credits |
| Theories and Thinkers | AR0303 | 10 credits |
| Architectural Practice & Economic Context | AR0304 | 10 credits |
| Design Integration | AR0305 | 10 credits |
Cardiff University UK offers a September intake for this degree at Cathays Park Campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Cardiff University UK or our advisors.
Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Cardiff University UK and may change.
Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 GBP = — MYR
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