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BA Architecture

University of Portsmouth
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Architecture and Planning
Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary
£23,500
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
65%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

38%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Architecture and Planning graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£23,500
typical starting salary
£22,000
£25,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Architecture and Planning graduates nationally earn £22,500-£55,000 (185 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Customer service occupations
5%
09
Design occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track

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