Architecture

Explore the relationship between people and spaces, and focus on how people want to live, work and relax in the 21st century. Our course provides a balance of theory, design work and professional experience. It's not just about creating beautiful buildings; you'll lead on projects, solve complex problems and learn to communicate your ideas.

• Become a qualified Architect: Our course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and 89% of our Architecture graduates were in graduate-level jobs or further study 15 months after graduation (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
• Explore fantastic facilities: Our specialist spaces include modern design and dedicated model workshops, laser-cutting facilities, computer studio and digital hub, and a Digital Crit Space with 75-inch Clevertouch screens.
• Get career ready: Make important connections thanks to our links with architectural industry bodies and professional practices such as Farrells, Allies and Morrison, Purcell, Guy Hollaway, and Arup.
• Solve today's biggest challenges: Sustainability is vital; our environmental impact will have repercussions for the future of the planet and the built environment. We've signed up for the United Nations 17 sustainability goals and these form part of every single project brief which you'll be part of during your course.
• Learn from experts: Join world-leading researchers who teach architecture and the built environment. Get involved with industry professionals, local architects and projects, engaging with real-world ideas through mentoring schemes and placements.
• Join our community: Attend guest lectures, research seminars, exhibitions, conferences and symposia organised by the School or join the student-run Kent Architectural Students Association (KASA) and help organise social events, design competitions and the End of Year Show.

To be considered for entry to Year 1 of a Kent undergraduate degree programme, Jordanian students typically need to have completed one of the following:

• A foundation course, either at a UK based college, or a college in Jordan. All applicants with a foundation qualification will be considered on an individual basis – please contact the International Recruitment team at [email protected] to check if your qualification is acceptable
• One year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised university with an average grade of Very good/76%/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Associate Degree/Al-Shamel Intermediate Diploma from a recognised Community College with a final grade of at least Good/75%

Graduate destinations

Many of our graduates go on to work in well-known architectural practices, such as:

• Farrells
• Grimshaw
• HLM Architects
• HOK
• Jestico + Whiles.

Our graduates have also followed careers in professions related to design, graphics and visualisation.

Help finding a job

Kent School of Architecture and Planning has links to professional practices and this network is very useful to students when looking for work in an architectural practice. You are encouraged to network at our events, and we run special sessions to help you with writing your CV.

The University also has a friendly Careers and Employability Service, which can give you advice on how to:

• apply for jobs
• write a good CV
• perform well in interviews.

Career path into architecture

To qualify as a professional architect requires a specific route of study and work experience.

• Your BA (Hons) degree provides an exemption from the Part 1 examinations required by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
• After graduation, you work for at least six months in an architectural practice.
• You then continue your studies on the MArch degree programme, which takes two years and provides exemption from the RIBA/ARB Part 2 examinations.
• Following the MArch, you continue to work in an architectural practice until you have a total of 24 months of professional experience (including the previous period of work).
• You are then eligible to take Part 3 of the ARB/RIBA examinations, which lead to full professional registration as an architect.

Career-enhancing skills

You graduate with an excellent grounding in architectural knowledge and a range of professional skills in:

• visual and verbal presentations
• digital media
• model-making
• freehand drawing.

To help you to appeal to employers, you also develop key transferable skills in:

• computing
• analysing data
• writing well.

You can also gain extra skills by signing up for one of our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a language or volunteering.

Professional recognition

The BA (Hons) Architecture (Part 1) and MArch (Part 2) programmes are fully prescribed by the ARB and have been validated by RIBA for the maximum period.