Architecture
Architecture is one of the most integrative of the creative disciplines, bringing together art, engineering, environmental science, social history, and politics in the design of the built environment. A building is always more than a structure: it is a statement about how society organises space, how communities live and work, and how human activity shapes and is shaped by physical form. Studying architecture means learning to think at multiple scales simultaneously, from the detail of a material joint to the relationship between a building and its city.
At Westminster, the course is a fascinating subject involving wide-ranging academic, practical, and vocational activities, requiring both creativity and imagination and the inventive use of environmental and technical knowledge. You will develop skills in architectural design through studio projects, supported by studies in architectural history and theory, structural engineering, building technology, and environmental design. The programme prepares you for professional practice while developing the critical thinking and visual intelligence that distinguishes the best architects.
The course includes a sandwich placement year and work placement opportunities, giving you substantial professional experience within the degree structure. The programme runs over three years full-time, with the typical entry tariff at 120 points.
A degree in architecture is the first step of a multi-stage professional journey. Graduates typically go on to postgraduate architectural education, leading to Part II and eventually professional registration after a period of practice. Qualified architects work across a vast range of projects and sectors, from domestic and commercial work to urban regeneration, heritage conservation, and large-scale infrastructure.
The skills architecture develops, spatial reasoning, project management, communication, and technical problem-solving, are also valued in related fields such as urban planning, interior design, and property development.