Architecture (RIBA Part 1) - BA (Hons)

University of Huddersfield

Architecture is about more than buildings — it’s about shaping how people live, connect, and interact with their environment. Our BA(Hons) Architecture course develops your creativity, critical thinking, and technical understanding so you can address the real-world challenges facing our built environment. Embedded within the School of Arts and Humanities, you’ll study alongside creative disciplines such as Architecture Technology, Quantity Surveying and Construction Project Management. This close integration within an art school and built environment suite of courses fosters collaboration, creativity, and a strong understanding of how design ideas move from concept to construction. At the heart of your learning are studio-based projects that respond to real social, cultural, and environmental contexts — from sustainable housing and urban regeneration to coastal resilience and climate-responsive design. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own architectural voice while engaging with the global challenges shaping the future of design.

\- Learn in the £30-million Barbara Hepworth Building, featuring cutting-edge technology including 3D printers, laser cutters, virtual reality and motion tracking sensors. \- Develop a strong foundation in architectural design, technology, spatial and digital design, and gain the skills employers are looking for. \- In the National Student Survey 2025, Building is ranked top in Yorkshire for learning opportunities, academic support, assessment and feedback, and top 10 in the UK for teaching on my course and student voice — testament to the supportive and inspiring environment you’ll experience at Huddersfield.

Our Architecture degree is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM). On graduation, you’ll gain exemption from RIBA Part 1 — your first step towards becoming a qualified architect.

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.