Embark on your journey to becoming a fully qualified architect with the Architecture (International) (RIBA Part 1) BA(Hons) at the University of Huddersfield. This undergraduate degree is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), offering you exemption from RIBA's Part 1 Professional Examinations upon graduation. You will explore the critical role of architects in designing beautiful, practical, and efficient buildings to address global social, cultural, and climatic challenges. This course is ideal for aspiring architects who want to develop a strong understanding of professionalism within the construction industry and engage with diverse creative influences.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, providing you with access to state-of-the-art facilities including 3D printers and laser cutters. You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and a central design studio, focusing on areas such as structural equilibrium, building fabric design, and environmental design. In your final year, you will undertake a Major Design Project, potentially exploring a real place in an international context through the Architecture International strand. You will graduate with a strong portfolio and the foundational knowledge to pursue RIBA Part 2 qualifications and a successful career in architecture.