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We’ve pulled together all the info we think you’ll find useful to explore what it’s like to be a student at UCA. 


Farnham Accommodation

Accommodation

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Campus life

Photography studios, UCA Epsom

Careers

Product Design Studios, UCA Canterbury

Student support

Architecture model at the 2026 Grad Shows

Our Architecture degree

We teach architecture through real studio practice: project work, one-to-ones, workshops, and reviews. You'll be taught by award-winning architects – and have your own dedicated studio space – throughout this RIBA-accredited architecture degree.

Architecture BA (Hons)

Canterbury Library

Our Canterbury campus

You'll be taught at our Canterbury campus in Kent.

Purpose-built studios, workshops and digital suites give you the freedom to experiment and collaborate in a vibrant creative community.

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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.

Architecture facilities & equipment

There are dedicated open plan studio spaces for group tutorials and personal working. Other campus facilities include: laser cutters, 3D printers, virtual reality lab, 3D workshop with machines for working in wood, metals, plastics and ceramics and fully-equipped computer studios with Macs and PCs programmed with industry-standard software for design and animation.

Interior of the Architecture Studio

Architecture Studios

3D Workshop, UCA Canterbury

Canterbury Wood Workshop

This workshop contains:

  • Pillar Drills
  • Panel and table saw
  • Wazer water jet cutter
  • CNC milling machine
  • Bandsaws
  • Hand tools
  • Benches
ScanLAB Laser Cutters

ScanLAB Digital Fabrication Studio

  • Two structured light scanners
  • LiDAR scanner
  • Twelve FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) printers
  • One Formlabs resin printer
  • Four laser cutters
  • Nylon Powder Printer
VR headset being used in the TraKLAB

Architecture TraKLAB

Your next steps

Student at the SU spring market

See UCA for yourself

Explore UCA at an Open Day or join one of our campus tours.

View upcoming Open Days

Student working in an architecture studio

Check the entry requirements

We always consider the strength of your portfolio as well as your grades.

Select a course to view requirements

Ceramic art by Sofia Thompson

Prepare your portfolio

Read our guides and watch our top tips on how to put together your best work.

Review our portfolio advice

Farnham Students on Campus

Speak to current students

As a creative-only university, you’re surrounded by people just like you. You won’t just fit in at UCA, you’ll belong from day one.

Chat to UCA students

Farnham Library

Download a full prospectus

Want to read more details? Get yourself a copy of our full undergraduate prospectus.

Download your copy

Visual Communications Studios, Rochester House, Canterbury

Integrated foundation year

Nervous about taking the step into higher education? Joining a foundation year will prepare you for degree-level study.

Integrated Foundation

More subject areas


Want to explore more of what UCA has to offer? Select another subject from the list below to see more degrees at UCA.

Animation Architecture Business Management Communications & Media Computer Arts Crafts Fashion Film Fine Art Games Graphic Design Illustration Interior Design Marketing Music Performing Arts Photography Product Design TV