Embark on your journey to becoming a registered architect with the ARB/RIBA Part 1 accredited Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1) BA (Hons) at the University for Creative Arts (UCA). This undergraduate degree is designed for aspiring architects who are passionate about how design decisions impact individuals, sustainability, and the climate. You will delve into the complex interplay between space, regulation, and society, learning to critically analyse and respond to contemporary architectural challenges. This course is ideal if you possess an open mind, a readiness to experiment, and a desire to learn through practice and critical inquiry.
You will study this full-time, on-campus programme over three years, engaging with a curriculum that balances fundamental skills with ambitious design projects. Your learning experience will involve studio-based work, exploring concepts like constructing for equity and material/digital practices, alongside critical analysis of historical and theoretical frameworks. In your final year, you will undertake a significant housing scheme project and a self-directed research dissertation. You will graduate with a strong portfolio and the foundational knowledge required for professional practice and further architectural study.