Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons)

Start date

18 September 2023

Duration

3 years full-time

About the course

Reasons to study

This course is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
You could opt to go on an extended field trip overseas to countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia and China.
Learn in the state of the art £30m Barbara Hepworth Building with access to 3D printers, laser cutters, virtual reality and motion tracking sensors, studio space and more.

Architecture asks questions regarding speculative constructs and designed realities to build possible new futures. Our students and staff critically examine the rich possibilities of the built environment. From design and materials to culture and experience, on a regional and international stage. We promote an imaginative, rigorous, and forward-thinking approach to help shape the future of the architectural profession.

You can look at examples of our students' work here

Architecture or Architecture International?

There are two strands to the course; Architecture and Architecture International. In the final year of the course, you can opt for a Home or International Design Studio. Both have a distinctive approach to the subject, allowing you to explore different cultural regions. The environmental and social nature of the course means that you’ll experience ideas and influences that are as diverse as they are creative.

Why study Architecture?

There’s never been a more interesting, or important time to be an architect. The design of beautiful, practical and efficient buildings for individuals, businesses and communities around the world is of greater and greater importance as we face the demands and challenges of the future. A future which, in many ways, is uncertain, as we tackle social, cultural and climatic changes (emergencies) globally that will inevitably affect the way in which we interact with each other and with our planet.
Upon graduating you'd be able to work in a wide range of architectural practices and could be sought after for your practical ability and creative flair. You’ll be well prepared to work in a professional environment and ready to progress to the next stage of your architectural career.
The course is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the body that regulates the architects’ profession in the UK. Good news if you’re planning to continue on to be an architect, as you have to register with the ARB to be able to practise under the title of ‘architect’ in the UK.

Our course is also validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). In fact, if you graduate, you’ll then gain exemption from RIBA’s Part 1 Professional Examinations. We offer RIBA Part 1, 2 and 3 qualifications here at Huddersfield.

If you choose to take the International option in your final year, the extended field trip is compulsory and you’ll have to fund your own place. Just to give you an idea, the average cost of the trip in the past few years has been around £1,400 per student. Recent visits have included Vietnam, Malaysia, India and China.*

*See 'Additional Costs' under 'Fees and Finance' section

Course detail

Year 1

Core modules:

Technology 1: An Introduction to Architectural Technology

This module introduces three main areas. Firstly, Structures - through an exploration of structural equilibrium and the assessment of stress and deformation in simple elements, the module will discuss the properties of building materials and the implications for element design. An introduction to civil engineering and groundworks is provided. Secondly, Buildings Fabric Design - common materials, assemblies and construction techniques used to achieve safe, environmentally sound and aesthetic constructions will be explained and exemplified. Common failures in materials and assemblies will be highlighted. Thirdly, Environmental Design - a building’s fabric and services combine to create an internal environment that the occupants find comfortable and pleasurable. This extends to physiological (and psychological), thermal, visual and acoustic comfort, and the health and wellbeing of the occupants. You’ll consider how responsive design (both passive and interactive) can be utilised to provide the internal conditions necessary for comfort. All of the above topics will be considered in relation to sustainable design necessary for protecting local and global environments.

History and Theory 1: Spatial and Visual Culture

This module has two parallel strands: - A historical overview of Western, Islamic and Oriental architecture from the beginnings of civilisation to 1939. - An introduction to theoretical issues that relate to the manipulation of architectural space and form. Whilst providing background knowledge it seeks to inculcate the idea that history is not a mere catalogue of styles, and that a study of the subject is essential to the designer.

Personal Development 1: An Introduction to Communication Skills

This module is concerned with your personal development as a designer with a specific focus on the introduction and development of basic 2D and 3D drawing, modelling, CAD and graphic techniques. You’ll be introduced to a range of architectural design and visualisation skills including the use of manual graphic and modelling techniques, the use of CAD and other digital media and the facilities and resources available within the School. The importance of developing good communication skills will be explained. As your skills develop you’ll be introduced to the notions of active learning and personal development planning.

Design Studio 1: Basic Principles of Design

The module introduces the basic principles of architectural composition. The module has a particular focus on the relationship between people and space(s). It provides you with a vehicle to explore the process of design and to develop an understanding of its nature, components, and effects. The module is intended to introduce you to design as an integrative process through the realisation of architectural spaces and forms that satisfy specific and predetermined user requirements and you’ll then develop a body of work in response to projects. The module promotes exploration of the fundamental elements of architectural components and assemblies and you’ll be encouraged to apply practical, technical and theoretical skills from adjacent modules. You’ll also develop your presentation skills through spoken presentation at reviews and tutorials to the various and many modes of visual presentation, conceptualisation, prototyping, and production.

Design Studio 2: Theory and Form

The module explores the basic principles of architectural composition and the relationship between people, space and place. It provides you with a vehicle to explore the process of design and to develop an understanding of its nature, components, and effects. We’ll introduce you to design as an integrative process through the realisation of architectural spaces and forms that satisfy specific and predetermined user requirements. The module takes a broad holistic approach that encompasses diverse and interdependent areas of practice and provides a framework on which you can base your design work in the future. In particular, the module introduces the practical exploration of structural, constructional and environmental technologies and the expression of architectural ideas in relation to human requirements. You’ll develop a body of work in response to projects. This is defined and structured by Module Tutors to promote an exploration of the fundamental elements of architectural components and assemblies. You’ll be encouraged to apply practical, technical and theoretical skills from adjacent modules. The module will facilitate the development of presentation skills in all forms from a spoken presentation at reviews and tutorials to the various and many modes of visual presentation, conceptualisation, prototyping, and production.

Year 2

Core modules:

Technology 2: Integrated Technology

The module continues to develop your understanding of technological innovation in architecture in relation to Structures, Building Fabric Design and Environmental Design. Structures - You will explore using a variety of materials and assemblies and you’ll consider their behaviour under gravity and lateral loading. Different foundations and earth-retaining structures will be introduced and methods for the assessment of stability will be developed. You’ll be introduced to the principles of designing structural members subject to bending and axial loading and the principles of elastic behaviour in structural members of any cross-section. Building Fabric Design - You’ll consider more advanced construction techniques and building systems and you will extend and develop your technical vocabulary, your appreciation of natural and synthetic material elements, and the principles and techniques of their transformation into objects and components used in the assembly of buildings and building components. Environmental Design - You’ll develop further the consideration of psychological and physiological, thermal, visual and acoustic comfort, and the effects on building occupants. Because of the close relationship between environmental systems, energy consumption and the health and wellbeing of a building’s occupants, issues of sustainability will be considered at all stages. In particular, you’ll focus on the range of environmental control systems found in buildings and how these affect our interaction with the spaces we inhabit and the artefacts and services we use. General services used to provide safety and facility in buildings will be considered such as mechanical movement, electrical and drainage systems.

History and Theory 2 : Place and Precedent

The focus of the module will be upon place and precedent. It will enable you to deepen your understanding of the history of architecture as well as architectural and urban design theory and will provide an informed background against which your own ideas can develop and mature. The module explores the development of architecture and urban design from the beginning of the Renaissance to the start of the 21st century and examines contemporary movements and practices by analysing principal characteristics, raisons d’être and the work of leading exponents. Themes and issues will be explored with reference to the work and writings of significant theorists and practitioners from a broad philosophical spectrum. You’ll be introduced to the specific historical/political development in a variety of contexts, which will provide an understanding of the relationship between the climate, socio-economic, and cultural and religious factors and architectural development. The module introduces you to a range of architectural and urban design strategies and methodologies that will develop your critical understanding based on a sound theoretical foundation.

Personal Development 2: Techniques of Representation

This module asks you to think carefully about your own acquisition of design, communication and interpersonal skills and the importance of these both in terms of your own personal development and in terms of your impact upon and response to others. You will be asked to explore critical techniques of representation in order to build upon your architectural design and visualisation skills. You will extend your CAD and graphic skills and you will be asked to explore the potential for visual and physical modelling techniques in relation to CAD and other digital media. You will continue to explore your own learning and personal development, with a particular emphasis on feedback and dialogue.

Design Studio 3: Place and Architecture

This module requires you to produce works of increasing sophistication, having successfully completed Design Studio 1 and Design Studio 2 (or equivalent). You’ll explore the relationship between theory and practical design activity. You’ll be supported in managing your studio time and will be expected to apply technical skills and critical awareness drawn from this and adjacent modules, which will form the context for the module. The content of the module will comprise a number of design projects, which will enable you to develop your skills at integrating architectural design with material and environmental technologies in a holistic design solution. You will develop a body of work in response to a studio theme. This will be defined and structured by module tutors to promote the integration of ideas and experimental practice in the production of the design proposals. Assessment: The production of a body of work, in the form of physical drawings and models that demonstrate the manipulation and expression of architectural space and form in response to a specific context.

Design Studio 4: Integrated Design

This module will enable you to explore the relationship between theory and practical design activity. You can chose to study either 'Design Studio 4' or 'Design Studio 4 (European)' as they're optional modules. The choice of which you study is up to you, the student. The focus of Design Studio 4 is on UK locations. Design Studio 4 (European) contains a field trip to a location within Europe*. On both strands, you’ll be supported in managing your studio time and will be expected to apply technical skills and critical awareness drawn from this and previous modules, which will form the context for the module. You will extend your understanding of the relationship between contemporary design theories and practice in order to facilitate a critical approach to the self-evaluation of design ideas and to provide an intellectual framework to support your independent design development. You’ll further develop your understanding of architecture and human activity with particular emphasis upon the relationship between social and cultural trends, constructional and environmental technologies and the physical context of architectural design. In essence the module aims to integrate concepts, context of use, technical production and aesthetics. This will be developed and tested through debate and practical activity.

Final Year

Core modules:

Technology 3: Materials and Tectonics

This module is concerned with the technical resolution of your Major Design Project in adjacent module Design Studio 6: Culture, Context, Place (or a negotiated alternative). It requires the production of written and illustrated technical precedent studies exploring aspects of architectural technology. You will be expected to explore contemporary technologies and, where possible examine some at the current boundaries of professional practice and the academic discipline of architecture. You are expected to critically reflect upon what you have learnt and resolve the technical and tectonic detail design of your Major Design Project.

History and Theory 3: Architectural Dissertation

This module allows you to explore the cultural context of architecture through the research and preparation of an architectural dissertation. You are asked to consider your own emerging interests and skills in relation to the broader architectural discourse and to select and explore a topic of relevance to your development as an architectural designer and thinker. The specific topic will be identified and defined in negotiation with your module tutor in order to support, where possible, your design studies in adjacent modules. You will be introduced to a range of appropriate methods to research, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate your subject, and you will be asked to present your evaluation in written and visual form in a structured and objective manner.

Personal Development 3: Professional Studies

This module will allow you to meet the professional practice requirements for RIBA/ARB at part 1. Within this module you are asked to consider your own career development and your position, upon graduation, within an architectural practice. In preparation for this period of professional practice, the module aims to: - Examine the construction professions and their role in the construction industry in the UK. - Provide an overview of the law and contractual procedures in the UK - Analyse the appropriate legislation related to the building process in the UK. - Examine principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork, communications and co-ordination which are necessary to practice in the current professional environment. - Develop your management skills.

Design Studio 5: Event Space Form

This module will enable you to explore more thoroughly the relationship between theory and practical design activity. You’ll develop a body of work in response to a studio theme. This will be defined and structured by Module Tutors to promote the integration of ideas and experimental practice in the production of the design proposals. The emphasis in this module will be on: - Exploring the notion of ‘event’ and how we make places and architecture which respond to this notion. - Develop your design thinking as an architectural narrative, forming proposals, which are poetic expressions of ideas. Projects will not promote complex programmatic and organisational problems, but will rather allow in depth exploration of powerful philosophical and theoretical approaches. You will be supported in managing your studio time and will be expected to apply technical skills and critical awareness drawn from this and adjacent modules, which will form the context for the module. You will extend your understanding of the relationship between contemporary design theories and practice in order to facilitate a critical approach to the self-evaluation of design ideas and to provide an intellectual framework in support of your independent design development.

Option modules:

Choose either-

Design Studio 6: Culture Context Place

This module is delivered across the second 12 teaching weeks of the third year of study. It is concerned with the study of a real place in a largely familiar context, the identification and analysis of specific locations for a new building, preparation of a design brief and the development of architectural design proposals that express an architectural narrative, satisfy specific and predetermined user requirements and resolve spatial organisation. As part of an organised group you will undertake a study of a specific location established by the module tutor. The region studied will normally be based in the UK, but reference and comparison will be made in relation to other regions both within the UK and further afield. You are to develop an intimate understanding of the place through an in depth investigation, which extends beyond the familiar and obvious information to reveal the context in a new light. You will explore the distinctive regional characteristics and you will be asked to think very carefully about all aspects of the place in order to examine the underlying principles that lead to specific developments in architecture and urban design. You will examine precedents of building types and technologies. You will be asked to explore relationships between environmental, cultural, social, economic, political and religious factors in relation to urban and architectural development in a broadly familiar cultural context. You will identify and analyse specific locations for a new building and prepare a design brief. You will prepare an in-depth site analysis in preparation for design development. The module will culminate in a Major Design Project which will draw upon previous experience to produce a holistic architectural design, which not only satisfies functional needs, but is also responsive and appropriate to the context of the chosen location.

Design Studio 6: Culture Context Place (International)

This module is delivered across the second 12 teaching weeks of the third year of study. The module is concerned with the study of a real place in an unfamiliar context, the identification and analysis of specific locations for a new building, preparation of a design brief and the development of architectural design proposals that express an architectural narrative, satisfy specific and predetermined user requirements and resolve spatial organisation. As part of an organised group you will undertake a study visit to a specific location established by the module tutor. The region studied will be non-European, but reference and comparison will be made in relation to other regions around the world. The aim of the study visit is to enable you to experience a foreign cultural context and conduct investigations and research in this unfamiliar environment. In this context you will examine the relationship between architecture, society and environment and explore and expose its distinctiveness. You will be asked to think very carefully about all aspects of the place in order to examine the underlying principles that lead to specific developments in architecture and urban design. You will examine precedents of building types and technologies. You will be asked to explore the relationships between environmental, cultural, social, economic, political and religious factors in relation to urban and architectural development in an unfamiliar cultural context. You will identify and analyse specific locations for a new building and prepare a design brief. You will prepare an in-depth site analysis in preparation for design development. The module will culminate in a Major Design Project which will draw upon previous experience to produce a holistic architectural design, which not only satisfies functional needs, but is also responsive and appropriate to the cultural and environmental context of the chosen location.

Teaching and Assessment

On average, 23.2%* of the study time on this course is spent in lectures, seminars, design studios etc.

*based on 20/21 programme specifications.

The course is delivered using a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and a series of design studio projects. Studio-based design is central to this course, for which you'll have access to high quality resources in computing and modelling, professional support and tuition. You'll learn through design projects and assignments. All modules in Years 2 and 3 count towards final Honours classification.

You'll be assessed on a combination of your portfolios of design work, written assignments, seminar presentations and classroom tests, individually and in groups.

Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

Further information

The teaching year normally starts in September with breaks at Christmas and Easter, finishing with a main examination/assessment period around May/June. Timetables are normally available one month before registration.

Your course is made up of modules and each module is worth a number of credits. Each year you study modules to the value of 120 credits, adding up to 360 credits in total for a bachelor’s qualification. These credits can come from a combination of core, compulsory and optional modules but please note that optional modules may not run if we do not have enough students interested.

If you achieve 120 credits for the current stage you are at, you may progress to the next stage of your course, subject to any professional, statutory or regulatory body guidelines.

Teaching excellence

Triple proof of teaching excellence: our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
We are joint first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 20 since 2008 (2022 data).
We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award, recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).

Global Professional Award

At Huddersfield, you'll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree* so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. On completion of the Award, you'll receive the Level 5 in Leadership and Management Award from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), meaning you’ll graduate from the University of Huddersfield with an internationally recognised professional qualification, alongside the specialist subject skills and knowledge you gain as part of your degree, which may help to set you apart from other graduates.

Giving students access to the Global Professional Award is one of the reasons the University won ‘Best University Employability Strategy’ award at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021. Find out more on the Global Professional Award webpage.

*full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees

Entry requirements

To find out if you’re eligible to start this course in September 2023 and get more information on how to apply, please see our Clearing pages or call our Clearing Helpline on 0333 987 9000 01484 472777.

If you’re interested in studying this course in September 2024, please view the 2024-25 course information.

In addition to the academic entry requirements, you will also need:

As a centre of creative excellence, we look forward to hearing about your own creative experiments and ambitions through a discussion of your portfolio at interview. Your portfolio should contain 10 to 15 pieces of your work which demonstrate a range of creative skills, including 2D and 3D drawing and model making/sculpture. We like to see developmental and sketched material as well as final pieces.

Read our guidance on developing your portfolio and what to expect from your interview.

RIBA President's Medals 2020

The RIBA Dissertation Medal is awarded to Part 2 graduate Lizzie Osborne for 'Cesspits of Filth: Queer Vernaculars in West Yorkshire 1975 -1985.'

Lizzie’s dissertation studies the history of The Gemini Club, Huddersfield's iconic gay club, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which was closed in 1983 following a series of raids. The dissertation reflects on the impact of police brutality, the surveillance of queer spaces and the emergence of subcultures within the town – and the importance of studying their influence on the development of architectural design.

Our Facilities

Discover our facilities, in the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Huddersfield.

Dedicated to exploration, students across the School of Arts and Humanities have the opportunity to cultivate, curate and showcase in a range innovative spaces, utilising extensive and purpose-built facilities. These include 3D printers for rapid prototyping and modelling, laser cutters, the virtual reality cave, print and dye capabilities, photography studios, digital print centre, specialist film studios including industry-standard equipment, and so much more.

London Marathon

Architecture students from the University have won a national competition with their eye-catching designs for new mile markers that will be erected along the entire course of the Virgin London Marathon.

The team will make their mark on the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon and its 40,000-plus participants, plus the millions watching worldwide.

They have been declared winners of a nationwide competition – backed by the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust – to design eye-catching new mile markers to be erected along the course of the famous race. These will replace the scaffolding-style structures that have been in use for several years.

Read their story

Inspired Collaboration

A film celebrating the inspired collaboration between RIBA Yorkshire, AHR, Morgan Sindall and the University of Huddersfield which demonstrates the lived experience of teaching and learning in the Barbara Hepworth Building, and promotes the benefits of industry and academia collaboration.

RADAR 2023

Arts and Humanities Graduate Showcase

Welcome to RADAR 2023, the online graduate showcase for Arts and Humanities. Our graduates thrive when they can put their creative talents to the test, whether addressing design challenges or generating new insights into how we engage with the world. Our annual summer degree show exhibition is a highlight of the academic year celebrating the work and achievements of our graduates. This year, we've been lucky enough to host both an in-person and online show; the online show is available here.

Discover RADAR 2023

Placements

If you intend to follow the route to become a qualified architect then, upon successful completion of the degree, through which you’ll attain the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 professional qualification, you’ll need to undertake a year working in professional practice before continuing to RIBA Part 2.

We have excellent links with architectural practices around the world and our students have found employment in a wide range of practices, from the smallest architectural firms to the largest, working on a huge variety of projects at home and overseas.

During my placement year at FaulknerBrowns Architects, I worked on a wide range of projects and design stages and enhanced my graphic skills. My year in industry helped me to develop a better understanding about life in a big practice and gain more experience in the field of architecture.

Ana Constantinescu, 2018 BA(Hons) graduate who undertook placement in 2019

Facilities

Architecture studio spaces

Phidias Lab for VR - Image: AHR

3D printers for rapid prototyping

Laser Cutters

Canalside view of the Barbara Hepworth Building

Student Work

A gallery of work by our Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) students and graduates. Click on each image to find out more.

Architectural rendering by Stacey Barratt

Keep up to date with Architecture work, news and events by following @architecture_hud on Instagram

Hammad Haider

The building intends to be a fortress of faith, a community hub and a beacon of hope in the city. It combines a place of worship with a space for negotiation. It is a multi-faith centre, with the aim of creating religious and social dialogue, produce educational material, and encourage interaction between the religious diversity of the place.

The concept revolves around the sequence of spaces within an urban setting, where the visitor experiences a spiritual journey. Taking inspiration from the embedded courtyards within the local shophouse typology, as well as the traditional layout of the Siheyuan Prototype, the Multi-faith complex aims to be a little ‘city within a city.’

See more of Hammad's work on RADAR

Juliana Ashaley

The new Riverwalk Cultural and Art Centre provides a safe, diverse, and harmonious environment for the people of Melaka, which aims to protect the heritage of Melaka for generations to come.

Conceptually the building explores space and light; two separate elements, which are evident within the plan and respond to the nature of the building’s wider setting. The division inside the spaces in the structure offers a myriad of chances to move around the structure.
The cultural and art centre has an intense environmental strategy, responding to the hot and humid climate. The central atrium spaces give complex possibilities for light to slice through the structure evoking openness and connectivity. The utilization of perforated bricks adds to the nature and quality of light permitted in portions of the spaces and provide an ever-present relationship with the surroundings.

See more of Juliana's work on RADAR

Juliana Ashaley

The new Riverwalk Cultural and Art Centre provides a safe, diverse, and harmonious environment for the people of Melaka, which aims to protect the heritage of Melaka for generations to come.

See more of Juliana's work on RADAR

Katie Ambler

Although Melaka is a town with a rich cultural heritage and a popular tourist destination, there is currently no place that draws together the two. This Tourism and Cultural Centre will display the best of the town.

Featuring a tourist-information centre, souvenir shop, exhibition, performing arts space and restaurant, the buildings connect some of the main cultural aspects of the town and provide a place for tourists and locals alike to learn and immerse themselves in the local heritage.

The building creates a connection between the various parts of the town, and the materials and geometry used complement the local architecture. The architectural rhythm of the riverside is followed and the colour-palette used speaks the âterracotta languageâ of the town.

See more of Katie's work on RADAR

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Lea Velichkova

The heritage centre is an inclusive space that welcomes all members of the diverse community groups of the city to work together and learn from each other. It encourages social interactions in a safe environment that allows people to experience different indigenous traditions, ideas and beliefs through communal activities.

The users revive the forgotten past, experience local traditions and contemporary art and in this way preserve the knowledge for future generations. In this process, "Rumah Budaya" (Home of Culture) becomes a node for a positive change by contributing to the zeitegist of Malacca.

See more of Lea's work on RADAR

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Stacey Barratt

Situated beside the River Melaka, the development lies on an existing commercial site currently comprising a hotel, café, and seafood restaurant of an early modern style. However, the architectural style of each of the three buildings does not complement the existing urban environment. Therefore, the concept was derived from a desire to harmonise with the local context and place of Melaka successfully; influenced by prominent characteristics of typical Melakan housing. Rhythm, hierarchy, and materiality were essential architectural components to the final design for Koh Ceramics and Art Gallery.

See more of Stacey's work on RADAR

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Will Preston

Tepi Sungai translates as âRiversideâ in Malay, referring to the buildingâs location. The idea manifests as a museum exhibiting how each respective culture in Malacca expresses itself through the arts. The theoretical agenda of the multifunctional courtyard is to serve as the beating heart of the building. It is a cool, highly vegetated space which serves as a space for refuge, circulation and a location for performances, which illustrate the information visitors have discovered through music, dance and theatre. A variety of places allow users to pause, reflect and embrace the environment in which they find themselves.

See more of Will's work on RADAR

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Will Preston

See more of Will's work on RADAR

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Your career

If you intend to follow the route to become a qualified architect then, upon successful completion** of the BA(Hons) degree, through which you’ll attain the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 professional qualification, you would be eligible for admission to our Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 2) MArch course. The first year of this course is a ‘year out’ which would be spent working in a professional practice, before continuing to full time study at the University in the subsequent 2 years.

Alternatively, you may choose to specialise in other areas after the course, such as sustainability, 3D computer applications, management, or a range of other disciplines including journalism.

*Percentage of our undergraduate students from this course go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20, UK domiciled, other activities excluded).

**Successful completion is classed as passing Architecture/Architecture (International) BA(Hons) with First-Class Honours (1st), Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) or Third-Class Honours (3rd).

80% Graduates employed*

Professional links and accreditations

This course is:

prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), which regulates the architects’ profession in the UK and ensures the course meets the required standards of the profession. This was approved in September 2016 and will be reviewed in September 2020.
validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to provide exemption from the Part 1 examinations. This was approved in October 2021 and will be reviewed in five years time.

Qualification as an architect requires a further two years' study after the BA(Hons) degree (RIBA Part 1), plus periods in practice, leading to a Master of Architecture/Architecture (International) and Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Practice and Management in Architecture (RIBA Parts 2 and 3).

Career support

We know you’re coming to university to study on your chosen subject, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition.

So while you’re here (and even after you graduate) the Careers and Employability Service offer professional help, support and guidance, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs and one-to-one guidance sessions.Find out more about the service

Further study

Progression to a postgraduate course is dependent on successful completion of your undergraduate studies, there may also be minimum qualification requirements such as a first class or higher second (2.1) degree. Please check the course details to confirm this.

Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 2) Master of

Explore regional, cultural and ethical architecture on this contemporary and dynamic course. Nurture your creativity and enhance your career prospects. Exercise informed speculation on visionary future propositions. Acquire RIBA Part II exemption.

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Postgraduate

00007397 - Advanced Project Management in Construction MSc - 2023-24

Advanced Project Management in Construction MSc

This course focuses on developing and applying advanced project management strategies in construction and built environment (BE) needed to plan, organise and co-ordinate the integrated delivery of complex projects in evolving global environments with emphasis on both lean construction and building information modelling (BIM) skills.

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Full-time

Postgraduate

Inspiring Graduate

An undergraduate degree from the University of Huddersfield could be the start of an exciting career in your chosen field. Our graduates go on to succeed in a whole range of exciting careers. Here’s just one example.

As a graduate of the University of Huddersfield you'll become a member of our alumni community, allowing you to stay in touch and continue to access university services.

I look back on my five years at Huddersfield with great affection. The School gave me a fantastic grounding in drawing and design. Readily available tuition also built up my confidence. The School's emphasis on understanding context has proved invaluable to my later success within the profession.

Robert Evans, East Midlands RIBA 'Architect of the Year' 2014 Founder of Evans Vettori Architects, RIBA National Award winners 2015 and 2016

This course is:

prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), which regulates the architects’ profession in the UK and ensures the course meets the required standards of the profession. This was approved in September 2016 and will be reviewed in September 2020.
validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to provide exemption from the Part 1 examinations. This was approved in October 2021 and will be reviewed in five years time.

Career support

Architecture/Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 2) Master of

Find out more How to apply

Full-time

Postgraduate

Advanced Project Management in Construction MSc

Find out more How to apply

Full-time

Postgraduate

As a graduate of the University of Huddersfield you'll become a member of our alumni community, allowing you to stay in touch and continue to access university services.

I look back on my five years at Huddersfield with great affection. The School gave me a fantastic grounding in drawing and design. Readily available tuition also built up my confidence. The School's emphasis on understanding context has proved invaluable to my later success within the profession.

Robert Evans, East Midlands RIBA 'Architect of the Year' 2014 Founder of Evans Vettori Architects, RIBA National Award winners 2015 and 2016

Student support

At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you to navigate through your personal student journey. Find out more about all our support services.

The full-time undergraduate tuition fee for 2023/24 entry will be £9250.

Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and finance.

If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

Please email the Student Finance Office or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Field Trips:

Inspirational field trips to destinations of educational and cultural significance are a component of the course and will be funded by the University.

If you opt for the optional European module in second year, the field trip to a European location will not be covered by the University and will be covered by the student. We estimate this to be in the region of £300/£350.

For the international route of the course in the final year, an extended overseas field study trip is a compulsory component of the BA(Hons) Architecture (International) degree programme. This cost will be covered by the student and not covered by the University.

Previous destinations and costs in recent years include:

[*] Vietnam, 25 days, approx. £1,396

[*] China, 21 days, approx £1,451 per student

Materials:

You will need to supply your own materials during the course. These include sketchbooks, drawing equipment, materials for producing models and printing. The approximate cost of these items in recent years has been £500 in year one, £375 in year two and £575 in the final year. These costs may vary based on the materials you choose and the approximate costs are given as a guide only.

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fees - full-time

The full-time undergraduate tuition fee for 2023/24 entry will be £9250.

Please email the Student Finance Office or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Additional Costs

Field Trips:

Inspirational field trips to destinations of educational and cultural significance are a component of the course and will be funded by the University.

If you opt for the optional European module in second year, the field trip to a European location will not be covered by the University and will be covered by the student. We estimate this to be in the region of £300/£350.

Previous destinations and costs in recent years include:

[*] Vietnam, 25 days, approx. £1,396

[*] China, 21 days, approx £1,451 per student

Materials:

Important information

We will always try to deliver your course as described on this web page. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below.

Changes to a course you have applied for

If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.

Cancellation of a course you have applied for

Although we always try and run all of the course we offer, we may occasionally have to withdraw a course you have applied for or combine your programme with another programme if we consider this reasonably necessary to ensure a good student experience, for example if there are not enough applicants to ensure you have a good learning experience. Where this is the case we will notify you as soon as reasonably possible and we will contact you to discuss other suitable courses with us we can transfer your application to. If we notify you that the course you have applied to has been withdrawn or combined, and you do not wish to transfer to another course with us, you may cancel your application and we will refund you any deposits or fees you have paid to us.

Changes to your course after you enrol as a student

We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below:

Changes to option modules

Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

Major changes

We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.

For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.

Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Termination of course

In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

When you enrol as a student of the University, your study and time with us will be governed by a framework of regulations, policies and procedures, which form the basis of your agreement with us. These include regulations regarding the assessment of your course, academic integrity, your conduct (including attendance) and disciplinary procedure, fees and finance and compliance with visa requirements (where relevant). It is important that you familiarise yourself with these as you will be asked to agree to abide by them when you join us as a student. You will find a guide to the key terms here, along with the Student Protection Plan, where you will also find links to the full text of each of the regulations, policies and procedures referred to. You should read these carefully before you enrol. Please note that this information is subject to change and you are advised to check our website regularly for any changes before you enrol at the University. A person who is not party to this agreement shall not have any rights under or in connection with it. Only you and the University shall have any right to enforce or rely on the agreement.

Equal opportunities

The University of Huddersfield is an equal opportunities institution. We aim to create conditions where staff and students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, age, race, caste, class, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, family responsibility, trade union activity, political or religious belief, or age. Please visit our website to see our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy

Data protection

The University holds personal data on all enquirers, applicants and enrolled students. All such data is kept and processed in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Legislation. The University’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices are available on the University website.

Students’ Union membership

Under the 1994 Education Act, students at all UK universities have the right to join, or not to join, the Students’ Union. There is no membership fee. If you choose not to join you have the right not to be disadvantaged; however, you are not entitled to vote, take part in elections, or hold any office. The following arrangements apply in order that non-Union members are not disadvantaged: Non-members are welcome to take part in the activities of Affiliated Clubs and Societies on payment of the appropriate subscription. However, they may not vote or hold office in the society or club. Union members may be offered a discounted subscription. Non-members are free to use Union facilities on the same basis as members. Welfare, catering and shops are available to non-members as well as members. Union members may be offered a discounted price.

The Office for Students (OfS) is the principal regulator for the University.

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