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Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Study Abroad BSc

Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies with Study Abroad BSc is an innovative degree that combines architectural research, design, and creative practice with the freedom to shape your own academic journey. Through a wide choice of optional modules across UCL, you can tailor your studies to reflect your interests and ambitions. You also spend a year studying abroad, enriching your learning experience in another university and city.

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Key information

Study mode

Full-time

Duration

4 academic years

Fees (2027/28)

UK students: £10,050 per year

International: £40,800 per year

Application deadlines

13 January 2027. Applications close at 6pm UK time.

Applications may stay open after this UCAS Equal Consideration deadline, please check UCAS for details.

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Bartlett School of Architecture

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Entry requirements

A levels

IB Diploma

Other qualifications

Subjects

Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4

Contextual offer

At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.

A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. No specific subjects are required but a comprehensive portfolio of creative work is required upon invitation, at application stage.

A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. No specific subjects are required but a comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

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Access to HE Diploma

BTEC National Diploma

Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects

Scottish Advanced Highers

T Levels

UAL Extended Diploma

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage

A,A,B at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and B,B,B at Higher). No specific subjects are required but a comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design (phased out in 2025) with the final overall mark of Distinction or UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Art, Design and Communication) with the final overall mark of Distinction. Comprehensive portfolio of creative work required upon invitation, at application stage.

International applicants qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

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HKDSE: Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with level 5 in English Language and Mathematics (compulsory unit). Level 5 will be required in 3 elective subjects.

HKDSE (where Mathematics required at A Level): Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with level 5 in English Language and 5* in Mathematics (compulsory unit). Level 5 will be required for the Algebra and Calculus extended element and two further elective subjects.

Subject requirements

Please see A levels for subject requirements. Where A* is required at A Level, Level 5* will be required in the individual HKDSE subject; for A, Level 5 will be required in the HKDSE; and for B, Level 5 will be required in the HKDSE.

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English language requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages and International Education.

Access and Widening Participation

UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. Access UCL is our contextual offer scheme for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at UCL. We assess your eligibility for Access UCL based on the information contained within your UCAS application. We review and update our Access UCL eligibility criteria and datasets every year, so please check the requirements for the year you plan to apply.

Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) - UCL's International Foundation Year

The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) - UCL's International Foundation Year - are for international students who have completed high school with a qualification UCL does not accept for undergraduate entry.

For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.

About this course

The Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) BSc takes a distinctive and alternative approach to architectural education. Unlike traditional architecture degrees with a fixed curriculum, this course brings together architecture with the opportunity to receive specialised teaching in other subjects such as archaeology, art history, economics, planning, education, geography, management, and politics. This mix gives you the freedom to develop your own creative and critical approach to architecture and to build a unique interdisciplinary skillset that is profoundly relevant to the built environment today.

You take optional modules at the Bartlett School of Architecture taught by designers, urban researchers, architects, filmmakers, historians, artists and green policy specialists who work across the built environment. Taking our own modules builds your understanding of architectural research, sustainable cities, creative practice, and alternative modalities of design. Students are also able to build strong architectural expertise through selected modules shared with several of our accredited programmes: in the professional practice, technology and history and theory of architecture, and in planning and real estate topics.

You then choose optional modules from across UCL, giving you the flexibility to shape your studies around your interests and career aspirations both within and outside the built environment. Over more than one department, you might want to explore how cities develop, spatial justice or climate change. You may want to study film making or learn about programming, public art, artificial intelligence or urban policy making. If you want to build extra skills, modules in areas like creative writing, marketing, management or languages are available.

In your third year, you study abroad at another university, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in a new culture and develop your creative work. Global destinations include Montreal, Melbourne, Tokyo, Umeå, Hong Kong and Vienna. You then return to UCL to conclude your studies in a fourth and final year.

Who this course is for

This course is for curious students who want to challenge traditional architectural boundaries. We seek strong design and artistic skills, combined with environmental consciousness and a passion for research and writing. As you shape your own degree, this course suits motivated, open-minded and independent thinkers driven to explore architecture within a broader field of cultural production.

Course structure

In Years 1-3, students complete 120 credits each year.

In Year 1 and Year 2, a minimum of 75 credits must be taken within the UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, and up to 45 credits are comprised of elective modules selected from a UCL department of their choice.

In Year 3, a minimum of 60 credits must be taken within The Bartlett, whilst 60 credits can be comprised from another UCL department, for example: Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History of Art, Languages, Management, Philosophy, Planning, Psychology.

There are two complementary module streams: Architectural Research (I, II and III) and Design and Creative Practice (1, 2 & 3). We also offer two further modules: Greening Cities, and Computing for Design and Creative Practice (Year 2). In the final year you must take either Architectural Research III or Design and Creative Practice 3 – most students take both.

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Please note that the list of compulsory modules given here is indicative. Up to 10 optional modules per year are displayed for this course: this may not be the full range of optional modules available for selection. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available. For more detail regarding module availability, please contact the department.

Optional modules

Building Physics and Energy (BARC0001)

Building Physics and Environment (BARC0002)

History and Theory of Engineering and Architecture (BARC0005)

Historical and Cultural Developments of Cities and their Architecture (BARC0085)

Environmental Design (BARC0086)

Making Cities: The Production of the Built Environment (BARC0092)

Design and Creative Practice 1 (BARC0094)

Architectural Research 1 (BARC0095)

Architectural Investigation and Representation (BARC0171)

Introducing Planning Systems (BPLN0069)

Computing for Design and Creative Practice (BARC0100)

Ethics and Agency (BARC0101)

History and Theory of Architecture (BARC0102)

Design and Creative Practice 2 (BARC0103)

Design and Creative Practice 2 (compact) (BARC0104)

Architectural Research II (BARC0105)

Advanced Mathematical Modelling and Analysis (BARC0130)

Urban Physics (BARC0147)

Environmentally Responsible Building Systems (BARC0167)

Greening Cities (BARC0172)

Compulsory modules

BSc Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies - Year Abroad (BARC0189)

Architectural Research III (BARC0098)

Design and Creative Practice 3 (BARC0107)

Design and Creative Practice 3 (compact) (BARC0108)

History and Theory of Architecture (BARC0134)

Making Buildings (BARC0151)

Professional Practice and Management (BARC0162)

Urban Project Management (BPLN0090)

Transport Policy and Planning (BPLN0091)

Real Estate Management (BPLN0096)

Teaching and learning methods

Your degree is taught through a blend of learning experiences that keep you engaged and connected to real-world practice. You take part in lectures led by experienced academics, small-group seminars and tutorials for deeper discussion, and hands-on workshops supported by expert demonstrations. You also present your work in critiques to industry professionals, collaborate on group projects, and exchange feedback through peer reviews. Beyond the classroom, you take part in study visits and field trips that bring your learning to life.

Recent module-based study visits and programme trips include House of Annetta in Spitalfields, the Drawing Room, and charity Global Generation’s Triangle Site and Paper Garden. Site visits as part of our award-winning module Greening Cities include John Little’s experimental wildlife garden in Hilldrop, Essex and The City of London green roof tour.

Fieldwork and placement information

You have an opportunity to undertake an optional field trip during your studies.

Recent all-course fieldtrips include to Athens, Lisbon, and the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales. In Lisbon, students focused on the site of the garden Jardins do Bombarda Bo Barda and participated in mycelium design workshops at citizen science lab Biolab Lisboa. Other field trips revolve around a key thematic, for example ‘Contestations of Culture’, examining urban regeneration, cultural belonging, and identity.

Types of assessment

You are assessed through a mix of essays, examinations and portfolios. Design, creative practice and research modules use portfolios that can include text, images, drawings and other forms of work. Modes of assessment can vary depending on the modules you choose.

Typical contact hours and hours of self-directed study

In Year 1, on average you will spend 15–18 hours contact time in lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Outside of this you will spend approximately 22–26 hours independent study and doing additional reading. As you progress to Year 2, average time in lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials is 13-16 hours with a further 24–27 hours independent study. In your final year, there is a greater focus on self-directed study with 8–11 hours on average in lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, and a further 29–32 hours independent study.

Due to the optional module structure of the Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies BSc, and the wide range of module combinations available, there is no typical timetable. Average contact hours are based on modules offered within the UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. However, you can take a number of modules outside the Faculty each academic year, and contact hours may vary depending on the modules you select.

For study year abroad institutions in your Year 3, contact time and independent study hours will also vary.

Accessibility

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees by study mode for UK and international students.

UK students

Full time

UK undergraduate fees for 2027/28 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases.

International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2027/28 entrants.

Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.

Additional costs

As you choose modules from a wide range offered across UCL, your additional costs can vary.

On average, materials and study-related items for design modules, including end-of-year portfolios, cost around £300–400 per year. These costs depend on how you approach each brief, as students often work in different ways. We encourage the use of recycled materials for models and presentations – not only is this sustainable, but it’s also cost-effective and can lead to innovative results. The school also offers subsidies to help with exhibition costs.

The school will contribute towards the cost of the field trip. If you choose to attend, you will need to pay an additional amount of up to £500 maximum.

Studying abroad during your course at UCL is likely to incur additional costs.

Studying abroad may cost between £200 and £1,000 per month, depending on

where you choose to study. The cost of studying abroad can be difficult to predict as it will depend on your priorities and choices. There is more information available on the UCL Study Abroad website.

For in-person teaching, UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2026. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

Further funding

In our faculty, The Bartlett Promise Scholarship aims to enable students from backgrounds underrepresented in the built environment to pursue undergraduate studies. Please see the UK Undergraduate Scholarship page for more information on eligibility criteria, selection process and FAQs.

Why study this course at UCL?

You join the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture, ranked first in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment (QS World University Rankings by subject 2026) and recognised globally for its forward-thinking approach to architecture.

You have access to our state-of-the-art B-made workshops, using traditional and digital tools, materials and specialist equipment such as laser cutters, fabrication facilities and 3D printers to develop your projects, with guidance from experienced technical and teaching staff.

B-Media, our suite of digital media facilities and resources give you access to digital tools, spaces and equipment to experiment further with a range of digital media including photography, videography, audio, XR, printing and computing.

Your work is exhibited in our world-renowned Bartlett Summer Show. This annual London exhibition draws more than 14,000 visitors from the built environment, the university community and the wider public, giving you the chance to showcase your work and connect with those shaping the future of the field. Our digital exhibition expands the reach to a global audience.

London gives you access to architecture, heritage spaces and the cultural institutions that enrich your learning. You can access libraries, archives and galleries across the city and engage with professional bodies. London is ranked the best city for students in the UK and Europe (QS Best Student Cities 2026).

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What this course will give you

Graduate destinations

Careers on AIS are supported by a dedicated Careers Tutor as well as alumni dialogues, industry talks and workshops. You will have 1:1 tutorials and group seminars to discuss your module selections and their connections with after university.

Graduate attributes

You will develop into an independent thinker and practitioner, ready to tackle complex challenges in careers across the built environment and other sectors. You will learn to think critically about architecture, connect ideas, and apply concepts and working methods from one field to another. You will consider how identity, cultural values, economics, and environmental concerns shape and are shaped by the built environment, gaining essential tools and techniques in design and making and explore a range of alternative modalities from community-based projects and performance to filmmaking and artistic research. Our graduates equally become rigorous, innovative, and ethical architectural researchers, incorporating expertise gained from other departments. Across our modules in design, research and sustainable cities, you will develop crucial professional and interpersonal skills in project management, participating in critical debate, and making your work and research public.

Professional accreditation

This degree is not professionally accredited. However, it is designed to support progression into the master’s level in architecture.

The usual route to becoming an architect in the UK includes professionally accredited undergraduate study, postgraduate study, a period of practical work experience, and a final examination before registering with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

In the past, the ARB prescribed undergraduate architecture degrees as part of the route to becoming a registered architect. This has now changed across the UK, and from 2028 onwards, an undergraduate degree in architecture (Part 1) will not be an essential requirement for registration. Students will be able to qualify as architects by progressing to ARB-accredited master’s study and continuing through the professional pathway to registration in the UK. You can learn more on the ARB student information webpage.

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All applicants who apply to Bartlett School of Architecture are requested to submit a portfolio. You will be contacted by email with instructions on how to complete the task and submit it to us. Please note your academic qualifications will be fully assessed following the receipt of your Portfolio and your application and Portfolio will not be considered further if your qualifications do not meet the advertised requirements for the programme you have applied for.

If you meet the programme advertised requirements and your Portfolio is successful, you will then be invited for an interview. Further information on the application process is available at The Bartlett website.

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