About this course
University of Bath offers BSc (Hons) Architecture with Placement Year as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Architecture. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £32,000 per year. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or B
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 6 or B (or equivalent from English language category A)
GCSE requirements
We welcome applications from mature students who have significant work experience in a relevant field and who can demonstrate evidence of recent study in a relevant subject area. Your work experience and recent study will need to demonstrate both numerical and art and design skills.
39 credits at Distinction
Access to HE Diploma Typical offer
We have a significant preference for an Advanced Higher in Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.
AA in two Advanced Highers.
AA in Advanced Highers
Scottish Highers Typical offer
You must be studying A level Mathematics or Physics alongside your T Level qualification.
Distinction* overall with grade A* in the core component in the Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level plus grade A in A Level Mathematics or Physics
Distinction* and A* plus A at A level
T Level Typical offer
Unfortunately, the qualification does not offer the breadth and depth of study that is required to be suitably prepared for our course.
We are unable to consider the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) for entry to our Architecture course.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer
We have a significant preference for Higher Level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
6, 6, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Contextual offer
We have a significant preference for Higher Level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
7, 6, 6 at HL
International Baccalaureate Typical offer
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAA or A*AB
A level Alternative offer
We also prefer an Art or Design A level – if you do not study one of these subjects your application will need to show evidence of substantial exposure to art and design.
We have a significant preference for A level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.
AAB in three A levels.
AAB
A level Contextual offer
We also prefer an Art or Design A level – if you do not study one of these subjects your application will need to show evidence of substantial exposure to art and design.
We have a significant preference for A level Mathematics or Physics, and we have generally not been able to make offers to applicants unless they had strong study in Maths or Physics.
A*AA in three A level subjects.
A*AA
A level Typical offer
We consider a range of factors when assessing your application for this course, including your previous academic performance (such as GCSEs, where applicable), your personal statement, your predicted grades and the combination of subjects you study at A level (or equivalent).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
