Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), this creative, project driven course is designed to help you develop your own design approach and style.

You’ll be exposed to diverse aspects of architectural design, linking sustainability and urban design with business practice. This course will equip you with skills and knowledge to tackle contemporary issues related to the built environment, exploring the design, human, professional and technical influences needed to pursue a successful career in architecture.

Reflecting modern architectural practice, our studio culture encourages you to work collaboratively, share experiences and experiment with ideas. You’ll learn the art of creative communication through drawing, model-making and 3D visualisation in our industry-standard studios and workshops.

Why study this course?

• Accredited route | Successful completion of this course is the first step to becoming a qualified architect, satisfying the educational requirements needed
• Dedicated creative spaces | Benefit from the latest facilities in our multipurpose Grade II* listed studios where you'll work with equipment including bandsaws and sanders, 2D and 3D hot-wire cutting and vacuum forming machinery, milling machines, lathes, drills and more to develop your conceptual, sketch and presentation models.
• Real briefs | You'll take part in live design projects, with creative briefs from real clients. Students recently worked with RIBA East Midlands on a temporary installation in a local space, Flo Skatepark in Nottingham on a new skatepark design, and Nottingham-based charity Growin' Spaces on an inexpensive eco-friendly build.
• Exhibitions and Degree Shows | Exhibit your work at our annual final year degree show and Architecture Exchange event, attended by architecture professionals, industry experts and potential employers.
• Mentoring opportunities | Take advantage of our final year mentoring programme. Recently some of our students have worked alongside the RIBA and local practices such as Leonard Design Architects, Buckenham & Co and Franklin Ellis Architects.

Recent graduate roles include architects, architectural assistants and design team members at leading companies such as:

• Benoy
• Foster + Partners
• Atelier New York
• Terry Farrell and Partners
• Dixon Jones
• Balfour Beatty