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BArch Architecture

The University of Kent
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Architecture and Planning
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Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£24,500
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
84%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

28%
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

Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Engineering28%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Architecture and Planning graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£27,000
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
20%
02
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Skilled trades occupations
5%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

84%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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