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COMM411
Communication 4.1
20 credits
This module will introduce students to architectural presentation and representation skills. Underlying this intention will be to mainly support design studio work, especially to explore and develop the skills to discover how to communicate your ideas in two dimensional and three dimensional visual form.
100% Coursework
DESN411
Design Studio 4.1
20 credits
In this module through both individual and group work, students to be introduced architectural design project. This introduction is underpinned by an engagement with creative / critical thinking, and exploration of basic graphic and three-dimensional representation skills as a means of inquiry and presentation, pursued through various project briefs of increasing size and complexity.
100% Coursework
DESN412
Integrated Design 4.2
40 credits
In this module through both individual and group work, students to develop and explore architectural design project further following the skills that they gained in DSGN411/Design Studio 4.1 module. This module will provide the opportunity for students to further engage with creative / critical thinking, and exploration of architectural graphic and three-dimensional representation skills as a means of inquiry and presentation, pursued through various project briefs of increasing size and complexity.
100% Coursework
HTCC412
History Theory and Critical Context 4.2
20 credits
This module will introduce students to the task and methods of historical enquiry and to architecture as its subject matter through a survey of architectural history up to the late nineteenth century. Followed by the introduction of theoretical discourse which describes the practice and production of architecture, the critique of architecture, and its conceptual possibilities.
100% Coursework
TECN411
Technology 4.1
20 credits
This module will provide the opportunity for students to develop their understanding of basic building construction and building physics. Students will be introduced to sustainability, materials, structure, construction and building physics.
100% Coursework
DSCM521
Design Studio and Communication 5.1
40 credits
In this module through both individual and group work, exploratory, analytical studies undertaking an architectural design project in the context of a social residential framework and to explore and understand modes of representation that can inform how an architectural project is represented, using both analogue and digital techniques for exploring and developing creative and critical thinking (i.e. design and representational) skills. This module enables students to develop their representation toolkit and mixed media design skills, by delivering lectures, workshops and online tutorial sessions focused on professional collaborative contexts and the use of advancing media and Building Information Management protocols.
100% Coursework
HTCC521
History Theory and Critical Context 5.1
20 credits
This module will develop students understanding of historical enquiry and to architecture as its subject matter through a survey of the architectural history of the twentieth century. The module will also develop students' understanding of theories related to the practice and production of architecture, the critique of architecture, and its conceptual possibilities.
100% Coursework
TECN522
Sustainable Technologies 5.2
20 credits
This module allows students to develop their understanding of building construction technologies, with a specific application to architectural design. This includes environmental factors such as daylight, as well as sustainable technologies and materials, structural systems, multi-part construction and internal environments, to meet the demands of the climate challenge.
100% Coursework
DSCM532
Design Studio and Advancing Media
40 credits
In this module through both individual and group work, exploratory, analytical studies undertaking an architectural design project in the context of a complex design brief engaged in a live context, and to explore and understand modes of architectural practice, using both analogue and digital techniques for exploring and developing creative and critical thinking (i.e. design and representational) skills. This module enables students to develop their design and communications toolkit through engagement with advancing media, by delivering lectures, workshops and online tutorial sessions focused on advancements in media relevant to architectural practice and collaboration, such as digital fabrication, immersive and gaming technologies, and building information management.
100% Coursework
ADA600
Common Dissertation: Critical Practices
20 credits
The module engages students in situating practice through research, contextualisation and critical reflection, in relation to their final stage study and post University aspirations. Programmes can offer: a traditional dissertation; preparation for an extended dissertation; situating existing practice; or the construction of a new body of work as practice-based research.
100% Coursework
DSCM621
Strategic Design Studio and Communication 6.1
40 credits
In this module through both individual and group work, undertake in depth exploratory, analytical studies that both inform and challenge the design process in the context of a specific modes of research situated around Urbanism, Material Adaptability, Ecology or Typologies to inform an architectural design project, and demonstrating an understanding of the industry and profession, business management and ethics, exploring and developing creative and critical thinking (i.e. design and representational) skills.
100% Coursework
DSCM632
Design Studio and Professional Practice
40 credits
In this module through both individual and group work, exploratory, analytical studies undertaking an architectural design project in the context of a complex design brief engaged in a live context, and to explore and understand modes of architectural practice, and how buildings are procured, the principles of business management and how businesses operate, and professional and personal ethics, using both analogue and digital techniques for exploring and developing creative and critical thinking (i.e. design and representational) skills. This module examines the context of architectural practice, and how buildings are procured and delivered within this context. It furthers development of the design and communications toolkit through applied mixed and advancing media in professional contexts.
100% Coursework
TECN632
Sustainable Building Technologies
20 credits
This module allows students to develop their understanding of building construction technologies, with a specific application to architectural design. This includes environmental factors such as daylight, as well as sustainable technologies and materials, structural systems, multi-part construction and internal environments, to meet the demands of the climate challenge, an understanding of life safety in relation to construction technologies, and challenge compliance models to consider best practice.
100% Coursework
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
BA (Hons) Architecture (3 years)
RIBA-recognised Part 1 programme
Industry experience (1 year)
MArch Architecture (2 years)
RIBA-recognised Part 2 programme
Industry experience (1 year)
Final examination
RIBA Part 3
UCAS tariff
104 - 136
Student | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
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Home | £9,250 | £9,250 |
International | £17,100 | £17,600 |
Part time (Home) | £770 | £770 |
You’ll have opportunities to learn work-ready skills sought after by employers. Apply your learning to real-life challenges and make a difference.
Work on real-world projects
Gain industry insight by collaborating with professionals and clients on live briefs and projects in local, regional and international settings.
Experience inspiring study trips
National and international study trips provide opportunities to experience stunning architecture in some of Europe's most culturally diverse cities.
Exhibitions, events and guest lectures
We host and showcase exciting events and welcome globally distinguished and multidisciplinary experts, practitioners and scholars.
Increase your knowledge and develop a critical questioning approach through intellectually stretching multidisciplinary learning.
Diversity in Architecture: our studio community
We provide a collaborative, open-ended and energetic environment; there is no pre-set model and everything is open to discussion.
Realising architectural ambition
Freya shares how the course is helping her achieve her dream of becoming a professional architect.
“The course helped me to see buildings as more than just an object within a place.”
George talks about his discovery of the broader aspects of architecture.
Our school has produced some of the top architects in the country.
Stephen Witherford
Stephen is a Director of Witherford Watson Mann. In 2016, the practice won the Stirling Prize for Astley Castle for the Landmark Trust.
Alex de Rijke
Alex is the founding Director of dRMM, a practice established in 1995. In 2017, he won the RIBA Stirling Prize for Hastings Pier.
Follow in our graduates’ footsteps
Our alumni work at a range of regionally, nationally and internationally recognised and award-winning practices.