Undergraduate Pathway: Architecture
A Pathway in Architecture is designed to develop strong foundations in design, critical thinking, and research. Where better to gain a foundation in Architecture than in the beautiful and historic city of Cambridge! From the design of a family home to an entire city, architects shape the world in which we live. Students will be introduced to practical art and design skills including developing skills of visual storytelling, image-making both in traditional and digital media, visual language, and communication, formulating an independent creative response to a broad range of subject matter. Our undergraduate pathway delivers the creative and technical skills you’ll need to help transform our built environment and succeed in architectural practice.
For a hands-on degree, many of your classes are going to utilize project and portfolio-based strategies to help you begin developing your portfolio and find your areas of passion. You’ll learn to study design from creative and technical perspectives to help you build projects which are beautiful, sustainable, and user-friendly. Our staff is actively engaged in research, and they’ll support you all the way. Plus, there’s the opportunity to go to extracurricular seminars and workshops, which feature guest presentations from specialist academics and researchers.
Campus Information
Cambridge
Cambridge attracts those who desire both the experience of the old and the excitement of the new. It's beautiful gothic architecture, main attractions within walking distance, rich history, lush botanic gardens and the tranquil River Cam make it one of the UK’s most visited cities. With it's large student population, Cambridge offers far more than just scenery.
Chelmsford
Having been awarded city status in 2012, Chelmsford has everything that is expected of a 21st Century city, set within a modern environment full of charm and character. Just a 35 minute train ride away from London, Chelmsford is a lively, vibrant city in the historical county of Essex.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a student at ARU, we'll help you take practical steps to follow your chosen career path, secure jobs, and work experience, or start a business. We'll also support you in developing key skills for tomorrow's workplace.
Our Employability Service offers career advice and organizes events including CV surgeries and company visits.
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships, or placements.
If you've got a brilliant business idea, you can develop and test it through our virtual support hub. There's also the chance to win start-up funding in our annual Big Pitch competition There're loads of opportunities to gain experience through our thriving student volunteering scheme.
Our Employment Bureau can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies (and boosts your CV).
And finally, you can learn a new language as part of our Anglia Language Programme – available to all ARU students.
PSW Opportunity
- No Post Study Work Visa
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Completion of all India or State SSC (X) with 40% average
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII) with 50%
Stage 1: University Foundation (2 semesters)
- Completion of HSC with a GPA of 2.0 or 50%
- Completion of HSC with a grade average of 3.0 or 60%
- Successful completion of School Leaving Certificate SLC/Upper Secondary School Certificate (3 years) with a minimum average of Division I
- Completion of HSEC 12 with a grade average of 55%
- 5 O Level passes at grade E
Stage 2: First Year Degree
- 100 UCAS Tariff points at A/AS level or a minimum of 22 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB), or completion of a recognized foundation program
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13300 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A