BA (Hons) Architecture with Study Abroad Year in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

Drawing on expert insights and hands-on experience with real-world projects at various locations, this architecture program equips you with comprehensive skills for a successful career. Our Architecture BA (Hons) explores five core areas: design, communication, history/theory, technology/environment, and practice management/law. A European study trip enables you to examine both historical and modern influences on architectural design. You'll undertake two significant projects—one rural and one urban—to cultivate your unique design perspective. The curriculum covers environmental systems, structural design, sustainable practices, and cultural contexts.

You'll gain current industry knowledge through practical learning experiences, developing critical problem-solving and creative thinking skills valuable across creative fields and construction professions. By working on actual projects, you'll enhance your ability to present ideas through writing, drawings, and presentations—boosting your career prospects. Our vocationally-focused program benefits from staff expertise, external advisors, and strong industry connections. Graduates consistently secure positions at top firms worldwide, with alumni working across Europe, North America, Asia, and the UK. The degree develops both architecture-specific competencies and versatile skills for diverse career paths. Regional projects combined with European field studies demonstrate how your expertise applies globally. Many Northumbria graduates hold important positions in architecture firms locally and abroad, while others apply their skills in construction, development, visualization, game design, urban planning, and manufacturing.