Clearing courses for architecture students

Why study an Architecture degree at UCA?

Architecture Studios, UCA Canterbury

Your first step to becoming an architect

Our architecture degree has its origins in an art school. This means it’s a very hands-on course, with lots of practical learning and opportunities to directly apply your newly acquired skills.

Architecture Studios, UCA Canterbury

Design with a difference

One of our key focuses is on how design decisions impact on individuals, sustainability and climate. So you will always have an activists’ approach, looking for ways to design for good.

Architecture Studios, UCA Canterbury

A quality experience

The 2025 Times/Sunday Times University Guide ranked UCA 2nd for student experience and 3rd for teaching quality for Architecture in the UK.

Architecture Studios, UCA Canterbury

Foundation year available

Our Architecture degrees offer the option of an integrated foundation year, providing an alternative pathway to university study for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements.

Kimberley Spiller, BA (Hons) Architecture, UCA Canterbury

Architecture at UCA
Chris Simmonds, Architecture Alumni

Chris Simmons, Architecture alumni, tells us about his time at UCA
Architecture Graduation Show, UCA Canterbury

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Why Clearing applicants choose UCA

Students posing for a photo with some colourful streamers at the Freshers

A community of creatives

With our close-knit community of creatives by your side, at UCA you’ll be sure to find your voice, your people, and all the inspiration you need.

Life at UCA

3D Workshop, UCA Canterbury

Access to all facilities

Being a UCA student means you can make use of workshops and studios across all of our campuses, even ones not directly related to your course. This allows you to expand your skillset and explore your creativity.

Facilities & Resources

Visual Communications Studios, Rochester House, Canterbury

Preparing you for the future

Many of our degrees are offered with an integrated work placement year, allowing you to gain real-world experience in the creative industries that will further develop your skills and CV.

Careers & Creative Futures

Business School Computer Suite, UCA Epsom

Caring and supportive culture

You're never alone at UCA - whether it's help settling in, assistance with your studies, counselling or even advice on your finances, our student support services, the Students’ Union, your lecturers and your classmates will always be there to support you.

Support & Wellbeing

Explore our Graduate Showcase

Each year, we’re privileged to be able to share our graduates’ incredible work with the world. And now’s your chance to take a look.

 

View more work on the Gradshow website

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