BSc(Hons) Architecture

Professional accreditation

On successful completion of our BSc(Hons) Architecture course, you'll gain a Part 1 qualification validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This will allow you to progress towards RIBA Part 2 and ARB recognition through further study at master's level, your first step to becoming a registered architect. 

Placements

To give you a broader perspective on architecture there are opportunities to study overseas with one of our partner universities for one year on our well-established international academic placement year.

Throughout the course, you'll develop your portfolio with a series of design projects. Some will be live briefs, working with the community and Architecture Centre in Bristol.

Students who get work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you highly employable on graduation. We therefore strongly encourage you to gain work experience through relevant work or internships during vacations.

Fieldwork

We arrange day trips so you can visit study locations and meet people that can inform your work. We also arrange residential field trips locally, nationally and internationally.

Study facilities

Our industry-standard facilities include design studios, workshops, and digital labs equipped with the latest digital tools like CAD, BIM, and GIS software. We offer skills workshops to ensure you stay up to date with the latest design software.  

Our inclusive learning environment supports diverse learning needs and fosters a sense of community. You'll have access to lecture recordings, assignment submissions, and collaborative workspaces through digital platforms like Blackboard. 

Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Architecture facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Showcase your work

In your final year, showcase your work to prospective employers and the public at the annual degree show.

Careers / Further study

By the time you graduate from our BSc(Hons) Architecture course, you'll be well-prepared for a broad range of careers in architecture. You'll be equipped with the skills to pursue professional accreditation, progressing towards RIBA Part 2 and ARB recognition through further study at master's level.

Our course emphasises sustainability, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration, making you desirable to employers who are addressing global challenges like climate change and urban resilience. You'll develop design skills that respond to broader environmental, social, and economic contexts, enabling you to think critically and creatively.

Hands-on learning through studio work, live projects, and community collaborations ensures you graduate with relevant practical experience and professional readiness. You'll engage with real-world issues, working directly with agencies and industry stakeholders to develop critical professional skills.

Whether you choose to specialise in architecture or a related field, you'll have the foundation to pursue lifelong learning and impactful careers. Our course prepares you to address the needs of society, clients, users, and the environment, drawing on the interdisciplinary strengths of our School of Architecture and Environment.

Our graduates are known for their ability to create context-sensitive and impactful solutions. You'll be prepared to design inclusive, healthy, and sustainable places for future societies, making meaningful contributions to the built environment.

As an architect, you could work in private practices, design firms, or government agencies, creating innovative and sustainable buildings. Your planning skills will open doors to roles in local authorities, private consultancies, and non-profit organisations, where you'll shape urban development and advocate for responsible design practices. 

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and help you to find graduate jobs, summer placements and global opportunities.

We can also help you to find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events. 

Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.

Supplementary fee information

Additional costs

This refers to items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.

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