We encourage you to be curious and critical of the factors that shape the built environment.

 

Additional key points:

• You will develop creative and imaginative architectural projects of diverse scale, complexity and type.
• You will explore the interrelationship between buildings, the built environment and the principles of sustainable design.
• You will use principles and theories of urban design for the planning of successful communities.

 

Why you should study this course

The course is designed to celebrate the distinctive nature of Architecture as a discipline which spans the sciences and the arts.

 

Studio-based learning creates a holistic and integrated teaching and learning environment. Along with individual projects, you may have the chance to undertake collaborative projects with other students on master’s courses in the College of the Arts and Society and the College of Engineering, Environment and Science. A wide range of workshop facilities4 will be available to you during lectures and also during independent study periods.

 

The course is informed by an advisory panel of practising architects including lecturers with industry experience as well as guest lecturers, to ensure a strong and collaborative bond between practice and academia (staff and guest speakers are subject to change).

 

The structure of the course also reflects an integration of and consideration for human values that should help and support you with finding roles for architecture in contemporary society.