Architecture BArch (Hons)

You are assessed in this course by a range of different types of coursework and practical activities. The assessment task for each module will vary dependent upon its content but may include:

• A portfolio of completed artwork, professionally presented in the format required by the assignment, project or brief.
• Workbooks, sketchbooks etc., documenting the process of generating, developing and resolving thoughts/ideas, and demonstrating the influence of research on practical work.
• Research books, folders, dossiers, etc. documenting the gathering, sorting and presentation of research material.
• Technical Exercises demonstrating your skills and competencies using particular equipment and/or techniques.
• Written essays or reports, in which you are exploring the contextual or professional background to a specific project.
• An individual or group seminar presentation and/or the accompanying material which you have used to create the presentation.

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:

• study skills such as reading, note-taking and presentation skills
• written English, including punctuation and grammatical accuracy
• academic writing and how to reference
• research skills
• critical thinking and understanding arguments
• revision, assessment and examination skills
• time management

Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Throughout the modules you take on your course you are provided with formative, developmental assessment opportunities, which are carried out in tutorial and critique situations. Feedback is usually provided to you orally, with a written record kept either by the tutor or by you. This is sometimes produced as the result of peer or self-assessment exercises.

All modules also included formal or “summative” assessment tasks and the grades from the formal assessments count towards your module mark. You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission.

Your study time will consist of class contact hours, self-directed learning, assessment and placements where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements.