Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2021/22 and 2022/23 leavers for the following course(s):
- Architecture BSc
Note: Data combined for multiple years due to small cohort sizes
Example job titles
- Architectural Assistant
- Audit and Insurance IT Specialist
- Graduate Software Engineer
- Interior Designer
- Investment Executive
- Junior Graphic Designer
- Landscape Architecture Consultant
- Marketing Executive
- Virtual Reality Technician
- Visualiser
Example employers
- Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
- Building Design Partnership
- Brooks Architecture
- Cullinan Studio
- Eldridge London
- ETAS Ltd
- Foster and Partners
- HAT Projects
- KTM Designs
- PG One
Further study
Full architectural accreditation requires completion of an MArch (RIBA Part II) and in-practice RIBA Part III qualification. Many graduates progress directly to MArch studies after their BSc, with some completing this alongside employment. Departmental tutors provide guidance on suitable pathways.
Example further study institutions
- Royal College of Art
- University of Bath
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Manchester
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2021/22 and 2022/23 cohorts 1 | 115 |
| % response rate | 56% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 51% |
| Further study, training or research | 23% |
| Self-employed/own business | 5% |
| Other 3 | 20% |
| Unemployed 4 | 2% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Architecture graduates typically enter the architecture sector, developing expertise in controlling, composing and constructing internal spaces and external forms. They possess strong collaborative and communication abilities, coupled with creative and design skills. Their knowledge of sustainable principles and innovative materials creates opportunities in planning, sustainability and consultancy, alongside traditional architectural roles.
Industries
Most Architecture graduates work in practices ranging from prestigious firms to specialist partnerships. Some join large consultancies on major design-and-build projects. Others pursue careers in design-related fields such as filmmaking or museum curation, while some work in planning or conservation.
Occupations
Job titles can vary by firm size. Some reflect pre-accreditation status, such as Architectural Assistant, while others, particularly in larger organisations, reflect project management capabilities.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?