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Pursue Architecture studies at ARU to explore how architectural design can promote sustainable living on Earth, while gaining professional skills through our RIBA-accredited, ARB-prescribed degree program. Our BA Hons Architecture curriculum aligns with industry benchmarks, holding Royal Institute of British Architects accreditation and ARB Part 1 recognition. Enhance your learning through optional annual European study trips to destinations including Lisbon, Venice, Rome, and Vienna, or compete for our Turing Programme summer opportunities in Barcelona or Venice.
Our Live Briefs initiative provides hands-on experience with actual projects and industry professionals, connecting academic concepts with practical application. Network with experts through our workshop series, guest lectures, annual professional events, and the End of Year Exhibition. Develop your craft in our specialized studios and workshops, mastering drafting, model-making, and digital design tools.
Architects influence everything from residential dwellings to urban landscapes, crafting innovative, functional spaces. If you're passionate about the built environment, our BA/BSc Architecture programs equip you with the conceptual, technical, and creative abilities for professional practice. Beyond studio work, you'll visit construction sites to study architectural styles, structural systems, and real-world project development while examining design principles, construction methods, and environmental sustainability.
With career preparation as a priority, you'll study construction management and business operations. Our visiting experts—including designers, artists, and theorists—lead specialized sessions. Optional work placements offer industry exposure, and our curriculum emphasizes ethical, political, and sustainable engagement with evolving built environments to ensure workplace readiness.