School of Architecture

  • Postgraduate taught masters

    Our postgraduate taught Master’s are a rich and diverse group of programmes in architecture, design, sustainability and international development. Our students come from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures which adds to the student experience and work produced.

    The teaching of cultural context and international development is exceptional; the work done by the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice and the International Architecture Regeneration and Development group is internationally recognised. We embed digital literacy and a low carbon agenda into our programmes. Through our local, national and international links we remain informed of future directions and actively participate in the agenda of architecture.

    The School has a lively research environment that produces world leading research that our postgraduate students can get involved with.

  • MArch / PGDip Architecture

    Architecture

    MArch / PGDip

    Project-based learning is used in a studio environment to individually and collectively explore architectural design problems. The architecture module represents the core of the learning experience.

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    MA / PGDip / PGCert International Architectural Regeneration and Development

    International Architectural Regeneration and Development

    MA / PGDip / PGCert

    This unique international and multi-disciplinary programme focuses on both rural vernacular traditions and historic urban centres.

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    MA / PGDip / PGCer Sustainable Building: Performance and Design

    Sustainable Architecture: Evaluation and Design

    MA / PGDip / PGCert

    This course provides students with the knowledge to be able to design, construct and evaluate on the creation of low carbon and sustainable buildings. Another important part is to evaluate the environmental impacts of their decisions.

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    MA Interiror Architecture

    Interior Architecture

    MA

    Interior Architecture merges competences between architecture, interior design, and social science. Its fluid approach permits for a shift of focus from the design of ‘objects’ (buildings and furniture) to an evaluation of the 'subjective' experience of the users.

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    MA / PGDip / PGCert Development and Emergency Practice

    Development and Emergency Practice

    MA / PGDip / PGCert

    The award-winning master’s provides a unique academic setting for the study of poverty, development and humanitarian work, conflict and disaster management. With its core emphasis on practice, the programme offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in the rapidly changing field of development and emergencies. The programme attracts students from all backgrounds, from experienced practitioners to those new to development.

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    BA Architecture (Hons)

    Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding

    MA / PGDip / PGCert

    The course has been built utilising the knowledge and expertise of CENDEP and UNITAR. It is an online course designed for practitioners working in the fields of humanitarian action and peacebuilding. It is also open to students who are in related fields who are seeking to develop a more holistic understanding of critical issues related to humanitarian action and peacebuilding.

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    Shelter after disaster A. Pacciani

    Shelter after Disaster

    PGCert

    The quantity and severity of natural disasters are increasing as our planet struggles with climate change, population growth and conflict. The need for effective ‘shelter after disaster’ – the provision of houses and homes for those affected – has never been greater. This programme is designed to develop reflective practitioners who will have an understanding of the practical and strategic issues of development and emergency practice, as well as an appreciation of the social and political context.

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  • Community and career

    Our graduates go onto work for leading practices across the world such as Make Architects and Scott Brownrigg. All of our postgraduate taught programmes have affiliated association with the ACSA.

    As our CENDEP courses are built around practice many graduates go on to work with international development and humanitarian organisations and in senior positions. An example of a recent graduate, who is now managing rapid response teams working in public health emergencies such as Ebola around the world.