Architecture

Architecture is a rewarding and culturally important profession. Architects play a crucial role in shaping our society by not only crafting functional, responsible and aesthetically pleasing structures but also considering the wellbeing, safety and sustainability of the communities they serve.

Our Architecture BA(Hons) course provides the first step in qualifying as a professional architect — graduates are exempt from Part 1 of the RIBA examination.

You'll explore modern architectural practices, and consider how the work engages with society and its surroundings: who is it for, what informs its design and structure, and what will its legacy be?

You will engage with the full scope of architectural thinking, from aspects of applied science and technology to the humanities and fine arts.

Top reasons to choose this course

- Accredited by the Architects Registration Board and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

- Friendly studio environment, working in collaboration with other students from all years of the degree to develop your creative voice.

- Our links with RIBA South East provide opportunities including mentoring and mock interviews with practising architects.

- Develop real-world skills, learning through projects with local communities and from the construction of our annual exhibition pavilion.

- Learn with a course team of practising architects, researchers and designers who’ll inspire you to explore diverse fields in your work.

- Showcase your work throughout the course culminating in the end of year show.

- Focus on the issues that matter to you and develop your own attitudes as an architect and designer.

- Combine making, drawing and building with high-level academic conceptual and theoretical work.