Architecture (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Through the Architecture (Hons)  course from Lancaster University  will give you the know-how to be agile and ethical in your architectural practice. Tackling three key areas: future practice, digital crafts and the climate emergency, this course will teach you to build with sustainability in mind and design innovative spaces that match the needs of the communities that will use them.

With sustainability at the heart of all that we teach, we empower students to search for innovative solutions that repurpose materials and extend the lifecycle of buildings. We help students to become pioneers of future technologies like digital fabrication, rapid prototyping and the maker movement. During the course we take advantage of Lancaster’s local surroundings, exploring areas such as the Lake District to address place-based issues, landscapes and contexts.

We are one of the first courses in the country to implement the latest ARB and RIBA guidance on teaching ethics, professionalism, fire safety and sustainability, ensuring your knowledge is fully up-to-date when you graduate.

Career opportunities:

Many of our students will progress to postgraduate study and continue their journey to becoming fully qualified architects. Some will take what they have learnt and progress to one of these fulfilling professional roles:

• Architectural technician/assistant
• Landscape architect
• Interior architect
• Spatial designer
• Urban designer
• Property developer
• Project and construction manager

Previous students have gone on to work in different architectural practices across Lancashire, Manchester, Birmingham, London, and overseas. Whatever option you choose, our Careers and Employability Service will be on hand to offer advice and guidance throughout your journey.