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BA (Hons) Architecture and Planning

Study mode: Full-time
Length: 4 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Not available
Foundation year: Not available

Personal statement examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

90%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 20 students (100% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 20 students
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
95%
Degree or higher qualification
0%
Different higher education qualification
0%
International baccalaureate
0%
Completed Access course
0%
Foundation course
5%
No / unknown prior qualifications
0%
Other
0%

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 15 students

More than 240
0%
224 – 239
5%
208 – 223
0%
192 – 207
5%
176 – 191
0%
160 – 175
20%
144 – 159
25%
128 – 143
40%
112 – 127
0%
96 – 111
5%
80 – 95
0%
64 – 79
0%
48 – 63
0%
Less than 48
0%

A year on the course

90%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 35 students
Are still studying
90%
Are taking a break from their studies
10%
Have completed their studies
0%
Have left with a lower qualification
0%
Have left without a qualification
0%

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Membership. Find out more

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Find out more

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA. Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Architecture courses

For graduates from University of the West of England, Bristol

After 15 months
£22,000

Range: £20,000 — £23,000

Data from 20 people (70% of those asked)

After 3 years
£26,000

Range: £22,500 — £32,000

Data from 65 people

After 5 years
£31,500

Range: £26,500 — £38,000

Data from 75 people

Average earnings for all full-time Planning (Urban, Rural And Regional) courses

For graduates from University of the West of England, Bristol

After 15 months
£23,000

Range: £21,500 — £27,000

Data from 10 people (75% of those asked)

After 3 years
£29,000

Range: £23,500 — £35,500

Data from 170 people

After 5 years
£36,000

Range: £28,500 — £48,000

Data from 165 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

95%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 15 students (85% of those asked)
Now working
80%
Doing further study
5%
Working and studying
5%
Unemployed – previously working or studying
5%
Unemployed – not employed since graduation
0%
Other
0%

Occupation types 15 months after the course

90%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 15 students (85% of those asked)
90% In highly skilled work
70%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10% In other work
10%
Elementary occupations
0% In unknown work
0%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

95%
"of graduates say that their current work fits with their future plans."
Data from 20 students (80% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.