朴茨茅斯大学

Overview

Architects design buildings and play a role in shaping cities, communities and the way we live.

This BA (Hons) Architecture course helps you develop the technical and analytical skills you need to begin a career as an architect. You could also consider roles in areas such as design practice, planning, historic building conservation and project management.

Accredited by

This course is accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) – for the purpose of a Part 1 qualification – and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

What you'll experience

On this Architecture degree course, you’ll:

• Explore architectural design in dedicated studio space alongside your peers, while developing your individual and team skills
• Learn from professional architects who'll introduce you to industry thinking
• Get your hands on the latest CAD software, including BIM modelling, environmental evaluation software, 3d scanning and printing tools
• Get valuable experience on real projects by working with our in-house architectural practice, the Project Office
• Get an opportunity to work in an architectural practice or do a placement year in the construction industry
• Develop design skills through exploration of model making, material testing, sketching and drawing
• Showcase your work to potential employers at our summer exhibition
• Get the opportunity to take an exchange and enjoy lectures from world-class architects

This course is also available as a degree apprenticeship.

Careers and opportunities

Many graduates on this course continue their architect training with paid, mentored professional experience in a practice, before studying at postgraduate level for a Master of Architecture degree.

You can use your skills in areas such as design practice, planning and historic building conservation.

Roles our graduates have taken on include:

• architectural designer
• interior designer
• landscape architect
• urban designer
• planner
• architectural technologist
• product designer
• graphic designer
• lighting designer
• set designer

Companies graduates have gone on to work for include:

• Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt
• Make
• Re-Format
• Grimshaw
• PAD Studio
• Hawkins Brown
• Design Engine
• Architecture plb
• Hampshire County Architects
• Squire & Partners
• Allies & Morrison
• Penoyre & Prasad

Past students, having completed their registration, have gone on to run their own practices. For example, Simon Astridge Architecture Workshop, DMWA and PCA.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.