Architecture

Shape the built environment and design the future with Kingston University’s prestigious BA Honours in Architecture. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the creative and technical skills to become a qualified architect, fostering a blend of design thinking, historical understanding, and technical expertise.

Key Features:

• RIBA Part 1 Exemption: The program offers an exemption from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 examination, a crucial first step towards becoming a chartered architect in the UK.
• Design-Led Education: Cultivate your design thinking and creativity through a series of design projects that explore architectural concepts, spatial organization, and theoretical frameworks.
• Technical Proficiency: Gain a solid grounding in architectural technology, including building construction, structural systems, environmental design principles, and building regulations.
• Historical and Theoretical Context: Develop a critical understanding of architectural history, theory, and cultural influences on design. Learn from the past to inform your own design solutions.
• Digital Tools and Fabrication: Master industry-standard design software for architectural modeling, 2D/3D drawing, and presentations. Explore digital fabrication techniques to enhance your design process.
• Professional Preparation: Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a successful career in architecture. Learn about professional practice, develop your portfolio, and understand the regulatory framework of the architectural profession.

This program is ideal for students with a passion for design, a fascination with the built environment, and an interest in the technical aspects of architecture. Graduates emerge as well-rounded architects prepared for diverse career paths, including:

• Architectural practice (working within architectural firms)
• Landscape architecture (collaborative projects with landscape architects)
• Urban design and planning
• Building surveying and conservation
• Interior design (with further specialization)
• Architectural technology
• Further studies in architecture (Master’s in Architecture)

Kingston University boasts a School of Art with a dedicated Department of Architecture and Landscape, offering a stimulating learning environment with award-winning faculty.