Architecture (Hons) University of Kent

Overview

How can we build spaces that meet the needs of diverse communities, and are sensitive to the global challenges we face today?

Architects are visionary people, who use their creativity and entrepreneurial skills to design new environments that have social, cultural, environmental and financial value.

You will consider the needs of people and communities, creating spaces that are friendly and accessible to all people without compromising aesthetics.

The technical skills, design work and professional experience graduates in Architecture (Hons) from University of Kent gain on this course will see you take your first steps to becoming an architect, or pursuing a career in areas such as urban planning, property development, construction or asset management.

Becoming an architect

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work at firms including Norman Foster, Allies and Morrison, Purcell, Guy Hollaway and Arup.

Qualifying to become an architect in the UK requires a Masters and Postgraduate Diploma, as well as relevant industry experience. If this is your goal, the next steps could be:

• Master of Architecture (MArch)
• Architect Apprenticeship

However, a degree in architecture opens up many career opportunities including:

• Urban planning
• Design
• Asset management
• Property development
• Construction