Course validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects
Architects Registration Board examination exemptions
Specialist facilities and bespoke studios
Benefit from the RIBA student mentoring scheme
Connections with regional and international companies
Architecture at Lincoln is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects*
*Out of 55 ranking institutions in the Complete University Guide 2025
From the University of Lincoln to jobs in their field, here's how our Architecture graduates valued their time at Lincoln. Find out what our graduates enjoyed, what they miss about University and how their course prepared them for their careers.
This course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board as providing exemption from Part 1 examinations, which are required to register as an architect in the UK.
Architecture at Lincoln is part of the well-established RIBA student mentoring scheme. Third-year students are paired with architects in the Midlands region and can gain experience over a series of days, providing opportunities for site visits to observe how architects work.
The Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment has connections with regional and international companies, such as Lincoln City Council, Laing O'Rourke, and Foster + Partners. These can offer the opportunity to get involved in placements, live projects, site and factory visits, and events. Students may gain a hands-on understanding of construction, fabrication, procurement processes, manufacture, and materials. Furthermore, RIBA East Midlands can offer opportunities for continued professional development events.
My time at Lincoln has enhanced the meaning of architecture, allowing me to understand how it impacts people and place. The teaching has helped me to analyse opportunities and constraints in a much more rigorous way. The collaboration with my tutors gave me the support to allow me to succeed.
Callum Pell
BArch (Hons) Architecture
Explore our 2022 end-of-year degree show in 3D. These degree shows provide the chance for our students to showcase their work to the wider university and the public.
As part of the course, you have an opportunity to be part of the Lincoln Architecture and Design Society which organises study and recreational events. The society is supported by academic staff and the Students' Union. The Society usually organises two trips per year - one regional and one international. There may be costs associated with trips.
In addition, there is the opportunity to take part in the well-established Erasmus programme, which enables you to study abroad as part of your course. Please note that students are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and general living expenses while undertaking study abroad.
The Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment offers specialist facilities for students to develop their creative and practical skills in preparation for their future career.
Students from the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment benefit from a dedicated CAD Lab of high-end PCs equipped with CAD software such as the industry standard Autodesk Revit Building Information Modelling (BIM) Software.
Students have their own bespoke studio space on the fourth floor of the Nicola De Le Haye Building as well as dedicated third floor workspace with room for laptops, desktops and drawing boards. Students also have access to the Digital Crit Room and Concept Suite for collaborative working and ideas generation.
Students can use an array of machinery and hand tools for the cutting, shaping and general fabrication of woods and metals. Laser cutting machines enable work with materials from fine papers and card through to soft and hard woods, veneers, acrylic plastic, leather, fabrics, MDF, plywood and stencil plastics. The rapid prototyping area is equipped with manufacturing 3D printers which are used to create 3D physical models.
A range of specialist and large format printers are housed in the Peter de Wint Building. Students can print their work on a range of specialist papers up to A0 size.
The BArch (Hons) Architecture forms the first stage of a three-part programme of education and training for aspiring architects. The University of Lincoln also runs RIBA/ARB Parts 2 and 3 courses, which students must successfully complete to become a registered architect. Lincoln graduates work all over the world in public and private practice, in planning, housing, and design-based professions. During the course, mock interviews take place to help you prepare for job interviews. There may also be the opportunity to receive portfolio advice.
While you do not usually need to attend an interview, you will be invited to submit a digital portfolio as part of your application. The digital portfolio should be a multipage PDF file that demonstrates your interest in architecture and design.
You have the freedom to format the digital portfolio in a way that reflects your personality and inner creativity. The portfolio could include any kinds of drawing, illustration, artwork, physical and virtual 3D models, photography, or any related work. You need to caption your work and provide descriptions. It is recommended you include between 7 to 15 pieces of work in the portfolio.
The best way to find out what it is really like to live and learn at Lincoln is to visit us in person. We offer a range of opportunities across the year to help you to get a real feel for what it might be like to study here.
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