Architecture andUrban PlanningBA Honours

UCAS code K1903 Years

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Architecture andUrban PlanningBA HonoursUCAS code K1903 Years

This degree offers a lively andthought-provoking introduction to importantideas about architecture and cities.

We place particular emphasis on the idea of ‘alternativepractice’, inspired by the work of innovative architects andplanners whose approach aims to encourage people toactively participate in the design of their environment.

You study topics such as:

• understanding sustainable development• researching local economies• understanding cities• architectural and urban design

We use design projects, historical examples, theoreticalideas and a live community project to support yourunderstanding of how architecture and cities can bedeveloped.

If you graduate from this degree with a 2:1 or above, youwill automatically receive an offer to study our MA UrbanDesign programme upon application. You may beconsidered with a 2:2 but an interview will be required.

Highlights of this degreeQuality and rankingArchitecture at Newcastle is highly regarded:

• 4th in the UK for research power and intensity –Research Excellence Framework 2014

• 6th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2019• 7th in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good

University Guide 2018• top 100 – Architecture category – QS World University

Rankings by Subject 2018• top 200 – Arts and Humanities category – Times Higher

Education World University Rankings by Subject 2018

Urban Planning:

• top 10 in the UK – The Guardian University Guide 2018(Building and Town and Country Planning category)

What you will study

Diverse range of modulesYou will study a balance of architectural and planningtopics that provide you with an understanding of urbanarchitecture and alternative practice.

You'll also have the opportunity to explore diverse topicssuch as:

• architectural history• the current planning process• other modules relating to cities, space and people

For more detailed information on what you will study at eachstage see the Course Details section.

Practical design experienceYou will learn about the design process through a series ofprojects. This will develop your architectural thinking,skills and ability.

You'll also gain an understanding of architecturaldesign through working with drawing and model-making,particularly in Stage 1 and Adobe Suite and CADsoftware in Stage 2.

Other opportunitiesYou'll have the opportunity to learn from leadingprofessionals, and hear from practitioners through our'Conversations with Practice' lecture series.

In Stage 3 you'll have the chance to participate in a livecommunity project, seeing theory put into practice.

Boost your employability with a work placementApply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optional workplacement between Stages 2 and 3. You can apply tospend your placement year with any organisation and willreceive University support to do so.

You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector,putting your learning into practice and developing yourprofessional expertise.

It will extend your degree by a year and is subject toavailability.

Find out more about Work Placements.

Study abroadStudy for one semester in another European country in oneof our partner institutions, including opportunities inSweden, The Netherlands or Belgium.

Find out more about study abroad.

Facilities

WorkshopOur purpose built workshop comprises of a fully equippedanalogue workshop and casting space as well as state ofthe art digital fabrication facilities, including:

• 3D printers• a CNC router• laser cutters

All students receive a safety induction in the use of theequipment and expert technical staff are on-hand to offerhelp and advice.

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Design studiosOur design studios include CAD facilities and drawingboards. We have dedicated AUP Studio Space with limitedaccess however you will have access to studio space 24/7elsewhere in the School.

Other facilitiesYou will also benefit from:

• Archiprint facilities, 5x A0 Printers, 2 x A0 scanners, A3scanners available in studio rooms

• student-Run Kofi bar providing a social space for you tomeet with staff and fellow students

You will collaborate with artists and engineers to test designideas at 1:1 scale, and explore alternative forms of practicewith community projects.

Transfer opportunitiesWe know that you may not yet be sure exactly where yourarchitectural/planning interests lie. That's why we make iteasy for you to transfer to a similar degree within the Schoolif you find your interests change.

After completion of Stage 1, you can apply to transfer toStage 2 of one of the following degrees:

• Architecture BA Honours degree• Urban Planning BA Honours degree• Master of Planning MPlan degree

Entry to Stage 2 of Architecture BA Honours (K100) will beassessed on individual merit.

• It is based on a portfolio interview with the DegreeProgramme Director and/or associated staff in K100 toconsider eligibility for transfer

• It requires that you selected and passed the ARC1013and ARC1014 modules

Entry to Stage 2 of Urban Planning BA Honours (K421) orMaster of Planning MPlan Honours (K400) is assessed onindividual merit and requires that:

• you achieve a mark of 50% or more in the TCP1014module

School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

About the SchoolAs an architecture student at Newcastle, you will join one ofthe largest and most dynamic Schools of its kind in Europe.

We’re one of the largest and most active centres for builtenvironment research. Our expertise spans architecture,planning, urban design, digital architecture, urbanconservation and landscape architecture, bringing breadthand depth to your study programme.

The School is partly located in the Quadrangle, the oldestpart of the University campus.

Visit the School website to take a virtual tour of architecturefacilities at Newcastle University.

Study in the cityNewcastle provides the ultimate case study for ourstudents. The rise and decline of heavy industry, combinedwith Newcastle’s recent cultural renaissance, have left anarchitectural legacy that few UK cities can rival.

This constantly evolving city is on your doorstep and wetake advantage of our location with a series of study visits tointroduce you to the design process.

Graduates meeting the Vice-Chancellor.

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Course Details

Modules for 2018 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2018 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2019 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2019).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesAPL1001  Alternative Practice: HistoriesARC1007  Architectural Design 1.1ARC1013  Architectural Technology 1.1: Explorations inMaking ArchitectureARC1015  Introduction to ArchitectureTCP1014  Planning ProcessesTCP1025  Social WorldsOptional modulesYou choose one of the following modules for semester 2:ARC1014  Architectural Technology 1.2: Principles ofConstructing ArchitectureTCP1019  Economics of Development ITCP1020  Environment and SustainabilityTransfer opportunityAfter completion of Stage 1, you can opt to transfer toStage 2 of either the BA Architecture (K100), BA UrbanPlanning (K421) or Master of Planning (K400)programmes. If you wish to transfer, you will be assessedon individual merit.To transfer to Stage 2 of Master of Planning MPlanHonours (K400) or Urban Planning BA Honours (K421)you will need to pass all modules for this course andachieve 50% or more in the TCP1014 module.

Stage 1

Entry to Stage 2 of Architecture BA Honours (K100)requires you to have a pre-arranged one to one portfoliomeeting with the Degree Programme Director andassociated staff in K100 to consider eligibility for transfer.It also requires that you selected and passed theARC1014 module.

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesAPL2001  Alternative Practice: Theories and PracticesAPL2007 Visual and Creative Practice Research SkillsOptional modulesYou shall take 80 credits of optional modules normallyselected from the following list. You should ideally select40 credits from each Semester 1 and 40 credits fromSemester 2 to give a 60/60 split.ACE1000  Introduction to Marketing and ConsumerBehaviourAPL2004  Relational Mapping, Design andRepresentationAPL2005  Twentieth Century ArchitectureAPL2023 The Place of HousesNCL2007  Career Development for second year students*NCL2100  Developing Enterprise, Entrepreneurship andEmployability*TCP2005  Houses and HomesTCP2025  Researching Local EconomiesTCP2028  Understanding CitiesTCP2030  Urban Poverty: A Global PerspectiveTCP2031  Digital Civics - Designing Applications forDigital Public EngagementTCP2033  Urban Infrastructure: A Lens on the CityTCP2034  How Public is Public Space? AnInterdisciplinary PerspectiveTCP2035 Study Visit*You may only take one of these modulesWith approval from the Degree Programme Directoralternative optional modules to those listed above may beselected.

Work Placement (optional)

You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optionalwork placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can applyto spend your placement year with any organisation andwill receive University support to do so. It will extend yourdegree by a year and is subject to availability. Find outmore about Work Placements.

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Stage 3

Compulsory modulesYou choose one of the following modules:APL3003  Creative Practice orTCP3099  DissertationOptional modulesYou choose 80 credits normally selected from thefollowing list:ACE3000  Globalisation: Patterns, Processes andChallengesAPL3001  Alternative Practice: Co-Producing SpaceAPL3002  A Home for all : housing vulnerable populationsAPL3004  Chinese Culture, Politics and UrbanDevelopment: Architecture, Planning and Visual CultureBUS3000  Enterprise and Entrepreneurship with LeanInnovationBUS3027  Innovation and CreativityNCL3007  Career Development Module for final yearstudents*NCL3008  Advanced Career Development*POL3100  History of World Political ThoughtPOL3107  Documentary Film and World PoliticsTCP3053  Development ManagementTCP3028 Strategies into Action: PlanningTCP3055  Erasmus Exchange**TCP3061  Contemporary Planning Issues*You may take only one of these modules** You can take this module if you are taking APL3003With approval from the Degree Programme Directoralternative optional modules to those listed above may beselected.

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.

A LevelsABB

Scottish QualificationsAABBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers andAdvanced Highers accepted.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International BaccalaureateA minimum of 32 points with three subjects at Grade 5 orabove at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving CertificateH1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level.

Access Qualifications30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, preferably to include art ordesign. 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. GCSE Maths grade B or6 or Pass in Level 2 Maths required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaOverall DDM.

Cambridge Pre-UD3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects.

Extended Project QualificationIf you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in atopic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary ouroffer to recognise this.

PARTNERS - A LevelsBBC.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaOverall MMM.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.

International ProgrammesIf you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a pre-sessionalcourse at INTO Newcastle University, which will help toprepare you for study on this degree course.

INTO Newcastle University is based on the Universitycampus and offers a range of courses including theInternational Foundation in Architecture and the InternationalYear One in Architecture.

Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

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We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

Careers

Architecture and Urban PlanningcareersOur Architecture and Urban Planning BA Honours degreewill equip you to follow a number of career paths including:

• consultancy• education• development• community activism• global urbanism• property development• sustainability• surveying

Routes into our Architecture BA Honours degree, UrbanPlanning BA Honours degree, or Master of Planning MPlandegree are also possible, depending on performance.

Architectural education at Newcastle places a strongemphasis on developing your ability to visualise conceptsand to translate your ideas in different forms to a variety ofaudiences. These skills have proved very attractive toemployers in the creative industries and many of our formerstudents have gone on to careers in television, film,advertising and other design-based professions.

As well as a good degree, employers are looking fortransferable skills including numeracy, interpersonal skills,teamworking, initiative, decision making and computerliteracy. We see these skills as an integral part of thearchitectural education we offer, placing graduates of bothdegrees in a strong position to obtain employment innumerous fields such as:

• teaching• law• the creative industries• property development• construction management• planning• urban design• landscape architecture

Find out more about the career options for Architecture fromProspects: The UK's Official Careers Website.

What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may giveyou some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

95% of our 2016 UK-domiciled graduates progressedto employment or further study within six months ofgraduating.

Of our graduates who entered employment more than threequarters (78%) achieved a professional or managerialposition.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.

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Tuition Fees (UK students)

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250 in 2018-19For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£18,000 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

Apply

Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

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If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.

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