UAL Architecture Diploma Level 3
Do you love making models, exploring materials and imagining futuristic spaces? This specialist course in Conceptual Architecture and Spatial Design is perfect for creative thinkers who want to shape the world of tomorrow. You’ll explore architecture, interior design and virtual environments through hands-on projects and digital innovation.
Course overview
Focus on designing imaginative and highly conceptual structures—from awe-inspiring towers and future cities to underground habitats and transport systems. Your work could be applied to architecture, games design, film, theatre and more. You’ll develop virtual and physical model-making skills, work on live briefs with architects and designers, and gain professional insight into the creative industries. On completion, you’ll achieve a UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication.
What this course covers
Year 1: Unit 1 – The Creative Process, Unit 2 – Developing Creative Practice, Unit 3 – Responding to a Set Brief. Year 2: Unit 4 – Researching Specialist Industry Practice, Unit 5 – Specialist Technical Skills Development, Unit 6 – Specialist Creative Outcome.
Entry Requirements
You’ll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. You’ll also need to present a portfolio of creative work at interview, which can include sketchbooks and coursework. Studying a creative subject at GCSE is not required.
Progression Opportunities
Progress to higher education or employment in roles such as architect, interior designer, set designer, jewellery designer or furniture designer.
Delivery And Assessment
This course is 100% coursework. You’ll produce work in 2D, 3D and time-based media, including sketchbooks, design sheets, research projects, evidence folders and photographs documenting your creative process.
