Our BA (Hons) Architecture is prescribed with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) as Part 1. Successful completion of our full-time three-year undergraduate degree carries exemption from the ARB/RIBA Part 1, which is the first stage in qualifying as an architect. Only those who complete all three parts of the ARB/RIBA requirements will be able to register as an architect in practice in the UK.

The University of Suffolk is offering a £1000 award for students starting on BA (Hon) Architecture (ARB Part 1) at the Ipswich Campus in the academic year 2022-23. The award is available to students who enrol in September 2022 and meet specific eligibility criteria including meeting or exceeding the published entry requirements as shown on this page. More information on the award is available here.

The BA (Hons) Architecture at Suffolk is a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary programme of study. With us, you learn Architecture as a driver for global and situated culture underpinned by three principles: ecologies, pedagogies and technics. You will study how to design buildings, spaces, and urbanities resilient and adaptive to rapid environmental, social and economic change. With your Architectures, you will address people’s needs and modes of life on a macro to micro-scale by means of critical and creative practice.

You will be taught by qualified Architects educated to the highest level and trained in different contexts who will enrich your student experience with diverse cultural and professional references. With us, you will engage in world-leading events and will engage in current discussions around the future of Architecture.

Our course is supported by the local branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA Suffolk). Each year, we select a number of architects and specialists from practice to contribute and deliver design projects for our agile studio, advise and mentor students in practice.