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Careers with an Architecture degree

An Architecture degree could open doors to a range of creative design-based roles. Read on to discover what career options are available if you study Architecture.

CONTENTS

  1. What can you do with an Architecture degree?

  2. Career options with an Architecture degree

  3. Who employs Architecture graduates?

This degree will help you in a range of creative, design-based roles. You’ll be able to apply your arts, technology and science knowledge and gain a range of transferrable skills like communication, leadership, delegation and project management.  

To practice Architecture specifically you’ll need to do further training once you’ve completed your undergraduate degree. This usually involves a mix of practical work experience, further academic study and a final qualifying exam.  

Alternatively, you might decide to use your degree to go into a related area such as construction, estates management, conservation or interior design.  

Jobs open to Architecture graduates include: 

  • Architect
  • Architectural technologist
  • CAD technician
  • Landscape architect
  • Spatial designer
  • Town planner
  • Urban designer  

Other potential opportunities include: 

  • Building surveyor  
  • Construction manager  
  • Estimator 
  • Historic building inspector 
  • Interior designer
  • Production designer for TV, film or theatre
  • Structural engineer
  • Teacher 
  • Visual effects artist  

Examples of employers looking for graduates with Architectural skills: 

  • Architecture firms  
  • Central and local government  
  • Construction companies 
  • Commercial and industrial organisations 
  • Heritage organisations
  • Interior design houses 
  • Retailers and manufactures  

Typical employers include universities and research institutions if you go into research or teaching. 

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