About the school
By addressing the dynamic challenges that face the built environment from an interdisciplinary base, we give our graduates a deep understanding of their chosen field and a broad perspective on the issues involved in planning, designing, constructing, using, maintaining, investing in, and managing high performing built environments and delivering superior value to clients. Our graduates are highly sought after by industry both nationally and internationally - with many securing excellent jobs on graduating.
The School of the Built Environment is widely recognised as a leading educator in planning, urban design, construction and real estate. We offer highly innovative programmes of study, with outstanding teaching and strong industry links, for long-lasting and rewarding careers. We also have a dynamic and thriving research programme within a research environment that is internationally recognised for its quality and impact.
All of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are accredited by at least one professional body. And our graduates leave with the deep and broad range of skills necessary to succeed at the highest levels in the real estate, planning, urban design and construction sectors. We have an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and innovation.