Architecture - BArch (Hons)

University of Staffordshire

The BArch honours degree at Staffordshire University draws upon the distinctive nature of its setting, both culturally and physically, to shape a rich and distinctive curriculum. As a new course we are able to ground your study in ‘future-making’ conditions of climate change, adapting city centres to less retail density, promoting home living and working, addressing the well-being that can follow from designing from the outset for a better quality of ‘lived environment’. From our School provision we can enrich your architectural study with links to fine art, design, materials science (including ceramics) and engineering. The BArch honours degree at Staffordshire University draws upon the distinctive nature of its setting, both culturally and physically, to shape a rich and distinctive curriculum. The goal is to apply architecture and design for a high-quality and dynamic ‘lived environment’. Using live projects to engage with communities of practice in the university, the architectural profession and in wider society, it will act as a catalyst for ideas and solutions to regenerate a diverse and dynamic city.By studying with us you can:Acquire the creative, technical and intellectual breadth of skills for architecture and contextual understandingUnderstand design principles and scale in relation to construction for living, working and creativityAppreciate how to develop and co-produce neighbourhood transformation plansHow to design for high-quality public buildings such as for education, health, and performance spacesBring a dynamism back to high streets and city centres with a wider mix of retail, the creative sector, and residentialApply ideas and inspiration gained from architectural study visits in the UK and beyond.CareersGraduates from our Architecture degree may go on to study at postgraduate level, run their own businesses, or have a teaching career. As part of your final year you study the make-up of the architecture profession and how they work alongside other professions such as engineering and construction. There will be opportunities for architectural practice visits and scope for having access to external mentors.