Content
Year one
You will study:
- Design Studio 1
- Healthy and Responsible Architecture
- History of Architecture
- Objects and Experiences.
Year two
You will study:
- Aesthetics and Product Language
- Design Representation
- Histories and Theories of Architecture
- Interior Architecture Design Studio 2
- Product CAD
- Research and Design Strategies.
Placement year (if applicable)
If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after Year two.
You'll complete a placement learning module.
See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.
Final year*
You will study:
- Collaborative Practice
- Conserving Buildings and Places
- Dissertation
- Interior Architecture Design Studio 3
- Theories of Architecture and Design.
*If you take the International Academic Placement year, you will also complete the International Academic Placement Year module, before returning for your final year.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
Learning and Teaching
The core of your learning experience will be in the Design Studio. The studios are structured around different themes each year.
There is face-to-face learning at lectures, seminars and tutorials. You'll also get project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes, workshops and time for independent study.
Work on a variety of conceptual and practical projects including furniture, materiality, temporary structures and installations, theatre, film, site analysis, lighting and architectural narrative. These come together in the final year with a major project combining rigorous research and a design project to creatively reuse an existing building.
Consider current practice in architecture and design, and learn about the work of related disciplines, such as art and film.
Take on a live project or develop submissions for design competitions. Explore techniques including CAD, drawing, modelling and mapping.Analyse architectural precedents and understand the multi-disciplinary nature of designing for the built environment.
Complete a dissertation on a theoretical subject and develop an in-depth understanding of a specific area within the field of interior architecture.
Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals and past students so you can learn about industry challenges and best practice.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Approximate percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities*:
Year | Scheduled learning and teaching study | Independent study | Placement study |
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1 | 40% | 60% | 0% |
2 | 31% | 69% | 0% |
3 | 29% | 71% | 0% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year.
Socialise and volunteer
Attend guest lectures, field trips, live projects and social events with like-minded students in our Architecture Society and Engineers without Borders.
Become a student rep and sit on a range of committees at University and school level, where you can influence decisions that affect your learning experience.
Extra-curricular activities are great for your personal development and are attractive to prospective employers.
Showcase your work
In your final year, showcase your work to prospective employers and the public at the annual degree show.
Take a look at some of our students' exhibits on Pinterest and in our online showcase.
Assessment
You should expect mix of coursework and exams, which aim to assess what you know and can do and help you develop the confidence and skills that employers value.
You'll develop a creative portfolio through design projects, many with real clients and sites. This portfolio becomes valuable evidence of your skills that you can present to potential employers.
Learn more about assessments.
Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:
Year | Written exam assessment | Coursework assessment | Practical exam assessment |
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1 | 6% | 88% | 6% |
2 | 6% | 94% | 0% |
3 | 6% | 88% | 6% |
*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year