Architecture

Design buildings that help communities to prosper, or that solve environmental, social and economic challenges. Take your first step to becoming a registered architect at one of the top 10 UK universities for Architecture & Built Environment, for both academic and employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by subject 2023).

From your first day on our architecture degree, you’ll be working on a live project with a client, deadline, and budget. You’ll soak up inspiration on field trips to architectural practices and iconic landmarks in the UK and abroad, learning from the people who designed them and the communities they serve. Then turn your inspiration into reality in our studios and workshops. Here, you’ll find industry-standard equipment and software, including laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers and scanners.

At the end of each year, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your portfolio of work to employers, friends, and family in our end of year exhibition.

Achieving RIBA Part I means you’re on your way to becoming a registered architect. So you may choose to continue your progress with the 2 years of further study and 2 years of practice experience you’ll need. Graduates are working for practices in the UK and abroad, including:

• Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
• Norman Foster + Partners
• Kengo Kuma and Associates
• Hawkins\Brown Architects
• Liljewall Arkitekter.

But designing buildings in real life isn’t your only option. Some of our students have gone on to design virtual cities for the video games and film industries, working with studios including Factory 15. Others work for heritage companies and recreate iconic landmarks lost to time in virtual environments.

Or you can use your skills in another respected discipline such as digital design, urban design, product design, journalism, set design, planning, academia, or disaster and emergency practice. Students regularly feature in national and international prizes.