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Architecture / Built Environment

Architecture and the Built Environment is an exciting and multidisciplinary subject area focused on the design, construction, management and sustainability of the spaces in which people live, work and interact. It combines creativity, technical knowledge and problem-solving to shape buildings, cities and infrastructure that meet the needs of society.

What will you learn?

  • Develop design thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

  • Learn how buildings and urban spaces are planned, designed and constructed.

  • Explore sustainable design principles and environmental considerations.

  • Gain knowledge of construction technologies, materials and building systems.

  • Understand the social, cultural, economic and legal factors that influence the built environment.

  • Use industry-standard design, modelling and digital technologies.

  • Work on real-world projects through studio practice, fieldwork and collaborative learning.

Career Prospects

A degree in Architecture and the Built Environment provides a unique combination of creative, technical and professional skills, equipping graduates to help design and build sustainable, innovative and inclusive environments for future generations.  Career opportunities include:

  • Architect

  • Architectural Technologist

  • Urban Planner

  • Construction Project Manager

  • Quantity Surveyor

  • Building Surveyor

  • Facilities Manager

  • Urban Designer

  • Sustainability Consultant

  • Property and Real Estate Professional

  • Infrastructure and Development Consultant

 

Many graduates go on to gain professional accreditation and work with architectural practices, construction companies, engineering consultancies, government agencies, planning authorities and international development organisations.

Universities to look for:

  • University College London (UCL)

  • Manchester School of Architecture

  • University of Cambridge

  • The University of Sheffield

  • University of Oxford

  • Cardiff University

  • University of Bath

  • Architectural Association School of Architecture

  • University of Nottingham

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • Loughborough University

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  • Newcastle University

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • University of Reading

  • University of Liverpool

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of Strathclyde

  • Heriot-Watt University

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Birmingham

  • Royal College of Art

  • Queen's University Belfast

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