The BA (Hons) Architecture at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is your gateway to understanding and shaping the built environment. This programme is designed for aspiring architects eager to address critical global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and sustainable urban development. You will explore the fundamental principles of architectural design, from conceptualization and drawing to making and digital prototyping, while developing critical thinking skills in areas like Construction Technology and the History of the Built Environment. This undergraduate degree provides a strong foundation for a career dedicated to creating positive impacts through innovative design practices.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over four years, immersing you in a dynamic learning environment. You will progress from foundational design projects and an introduction to digital tools in your first year, to complex, medium-scale public buildings and urban interventions by your third year. Your final year culminates in a capstone design project and a dissertation, preparing you for professional practice and the RIBA Graduate Attributes. You will graduate with a comprehensive portfolio and the skills to pursue diverse career pathways within the architecture and design industries.